The Pittsburgh Pirates have shaken up their bullpen yet again, making a roster move that brings a familiar face back to the big leagues. Right-handed reliever Chris Devenski has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to an undisclosed illness, opening the door for Cam Sanders to be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis—marking his third stint with the Pirates this season.

Devenski, 35, had a short but eventful run since his contract was selected on April 29. In three appearances, he allowed two runs on five hits with three strikeouts over 2.1 innings. However, his time on the mound was overshadowed by controversy: he served a two-game suspension during the current series against Arizona after intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart last Saturday. This latest setback leaves the Pirates without a veteran arm they were counting on for middle relief.

Enter Cam Sanders, who rejoins the team from the taxi squad. The right-hander has made three appearances for Pittsburgh this season, posting a 4.00 ERA with four runs allowed on four hits, two walks, and four strikeouts across three innings. While his big-league numbers are a mixed bag, his performance in Triple-A Indianapolis tells a different story. In nine appearances with the Indians, Sanders is 0-0 with a 5.19 ERA, but he's shown impressive strikeout stuff—fanning 17 batters in just 8.2 innings, despite walking nine and allowing 11 hits.

This move highlights the Pirates' ongoing search for bullpen stability as they navigate a grueling stretch. Sanders' ability to miss bats could be a valuable asset, but his command issues will need to tighten up if he wants to stick in the majors. For now, the team is hoping a fresh arm can provide a spark in the late innings.