◆Pirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆Roster move: Optioned SS Jack Brannigan to Altoona Curve◆Hot bat — Bryan Reynolds: .370 AVG, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 1.105 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆Last game: Endy Rodríguez 2-3, 1 HR, 4 RBI◆Pirates checking in on bullpen help◆Roster move: Signed free agent RHP Leuris Paulino to a minor league contract◆On the bump — Braxton Ashcraft: 25 K (last 2 weeks)◆Roster move: Activated SS Konnor Griffin from the 10-day injured list◆Oneil Cruz ranks 2nd in the NL in steals (21)◆Roster move: Recalled SS Jack Brannigan from Altoona Curve◆Brandon Lowe ranks 4th in the NL in home runs (20)