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The Pirates optioned Harrington to Triple-A Indianapolis following Friday's game against the Rockies.

Harrington was called up Friday to give the Pirates depth out of the bullpen, but he was rocked for six runs on seven hits and two walks in just two-thirds of an inning. His spot on the 26-man roster will be filled by Dauri Moreta, who was recalled by the Pirates on Saturday.

The Pirates recalled Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Moreta was reinstated from the injured list in mid-June after fully recovering from Tommy John surgery in May of 2024. He has pitched well in Triple-A this season with a 2.56 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 48:19 K:BB across 31.2 innings, and his return to the majors will bolster the Pirates' bullpen. Thomas Harrington was optioned to Triple-A following Friday's game against the Rockies in a corresponding move.

The Rockies recalled Rolison from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Rolison will take the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by Antonio Senzatela (finger), who was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rolison has a 3.22 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in Triple-A this season, but that success hasn't translated to the majors, where he has a 7.34 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 18:15 K:BB across 30.2 innings.

The Rockies placed Senzatela on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a right middle finger blister.

Senzatela was knocked around for eight runs in just two-thirds of an inning during Friday's game against the Pirates, and those struggles were likely due in part to his finger injury. He'll be shut down from throwing and will undergo further testing to map out a rehab program and timeline for his return. Ryan Rolison was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.

Johnston is not in the Marlins' starting lineup against the Yankees on Saturday.

Johnston will be on the bench for the start of Saturday's game while Eric Wagaman starts at first base and bats seventh. Johnston has gone 1-for-5 with a run in two games since being recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.

Young is not in the Nationals' starting lineup against the Brewers on Saturday.

Young will be on the bench for the start of Saturday's game while Robert Hassell starts in center field and bats ninth. Young has gone hitless over his last seven games, which has lowered his slash line to .233/.302/.276 with 10 steals and 18 RBI over 263 plate appearances this season.

Alvarez (head) will start at catcher and bat eighth Saturday against the Giants.

Alvarez was struck in the helmet by a foul tip Wednesday and was held out of Friday's series opener, but he never suffered any concussion symptoms and has been given the green light to return to the starting lineup. Alvarez has gone 6-for-21 (.286) with one triple, one home run and two RBI in the seven games since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on July 21.

Freeman is not in Colorado's starting lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Freeman will begin Saturday's contest on the bench while Yanquiel Fernandez serves as the designated hitter and bats seventh. Freeman is on a five-game hitting streak, going 7-for-21 (.333) with two doubles and five RBI over that span.

Goodman is not in the Rockies' starting lineup against the Pirates on Saturday.

Goodman will get a breather while Austin Nola serves behind home plate and bats eighth. In 11 games since the All-Star break, Goodman has gone 13-for-45 (.289) with two doubles, three home runs and nine RBI.

Hassell went 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Brewers.

Making his return to the majors Friday, Hassell wasn't in the starting nine but made a quick impact after pinch hitting for Jacob Young in the eighth inning. With Daylen Lile staying productive in right field, Hassell may have to settle for a bench role during his latest stint with the Nats, especially once Dylan Crews (oblique) gets healthy.