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Pirates suspend RHP Keone Kela

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 10: Keone Kela #35 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH — Officials with the Pittsburgh Pirates said Monday they have suspended right-handed pitcher Keone Kela for two games.

Team officials said Kela violated his Uniform Player's Contract.

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Kela, suspended just prior to a four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals, was recalled from his rehab assignment and reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday.

According to MLB.com, Kela is 1-0 so far this season with a 4.63 ERA.

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