◆Pirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆Roster move: Signed free agent SS Ryan McCarty to a minor league contract◆Hot bat — Ryan O'Hearn: .313 AVG, 3 HR, 16 RBI, .923 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆Last game: Bubba Chandler 6.1 IP, 5 ER, 6 K◆Pirates checking in on bullpen help◆Roster move: Sent RHP Wilber Dotel on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve◆On the bump — Braxton Ashcraft: 25 K (last 2 weeks)◆Roster move: Optioned SS Jack Brannigan to Altoona Curve◆Oneil Cruz ranks 2nd in the NL in steals (21)◆Roster move: Activated SS Konnor Griffin from the 10-day injured list◆Brandon Lowe ranks 4th in the NL in home runs (20)