Pirates | Charlie Morton to DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed SP Charlie Morton (hip) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, March 29, because he won't be ready to make his first start in the regular season. "He's not quite ready to go," general manager Neal Huntington said. "While we're excited about where he is, he's made tremendous progress, our belief is he needs another start down here (in spring training) and one start in the minor leagues." Morton gave up six runs and eight hits in five innings against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, March 28. He'll throw a simulated game Wednesday, April 4, and pitch in the minors April 9. He could make his first start of the year against the San Francisco Giants April 14. RP Juan Cruz will be put on the opening day roster Friday, March 30.

2012-03-29 09:28:31 | Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Rob Biertempfel

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