Pirates' Francisco Cervelli: Will likely return Thursday
Cervelli has just one hit in his last 14 at-bats after celebrating the signing of his three-year, $31-million contract with a three-hit day May 18.
Analysis:
He's sat out the last two days, with backup Chris Stewart getting the nod. Manager Clint Hurdle frequently bundles two consecutive off-days for his starters, so it's likely Cervelli returns to the starting lineup Thursday afternoon. He's hitless in six career at-bats against starter Patrick Corbin, but is batting .364 in 44 at-bats during day games in 2016.
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