The Pittsburgh Pirates already demoted a pitcher they just promoted.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a peculiar roster move on Sunday. Before their game against the Minnesota Twins, the team placed promising young pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on MLB 's Restricted List. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke to reporters later to clarify why the decision was made.

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 31-28 record after securing a high-scoring series victory over the Minnesota Twins. The club survived a back-and-forth thriller at PNC Park over the last 24 hours.

The Pittsburgh Pirates put right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list Sunday and infielder Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain.Mlodzinski was moved to the bullpen earlier this week after Jared Jones returned to the rotation from elbow surgery.

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a right elbow strain. In a corresponding move, Pittsburgh is activating Ryan O’Hearn, and he is in the starting lineup Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, batting fourth as the designated hitter.

One of the Pittsburgh Pirates' top players will be out for almost two weeks after he was placed on the injury list on Sunday.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were pitching for a purpose on Sunday. The rookie shortstop will hit the IL for the first time in his big league career. The Pirates, White Sox, Mets, Rockies and Mariners all won in dramatic fashion Friday night.

Lefty Joe La Sorsa triggers his promotion clause again with the Pittsburgh Pirates, putting the front office on the hot seat as he pushes for a big-league roster spot.