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Pirates place Velasquez on 15-day IL; Activate De Jong from rehab assignment

By Cody Potanko: PittsburghBaseballNOW.com

Pirates place Velasquez on 15-day IL; Activate De Jong from rehab assignment The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they have placed RHP Vince Velasquez on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert/AP)

By Cody Potanko: PittsburghBaseballNOW.com

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they have placed RHP Vince Velasquez on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation.

In addition, Chase De Jong has been activated from his rehab assignment and has been placed back on the major league roster.

In some minor league news, Drew Maggi has cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Pirates Double-A affiliate in Altoona.

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