The first-place Pittsburgh Pirates called up one of the organization’s top prospects Sunday.
Starting pitcher Nick Kingham was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and is expected to make his MLB debut today for the Pirates, according to a release from the team.
Kingham, who will wear No. 49, was drafted by Pittsburgh in the fourth round in 2010. He was named the Pirates’ fifth-best prospect in 2014 before missing the next two seasons with injury.
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Kingham underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2015. In 2017 Kingham had a career-high 10 wins.
So far this season in Triple-A, Kingham is 2-1 with a 1.59 ERA through four starts.
He joins a Pittsburgh squad that is now leading the NL Central coming off four straight wins.