Cam Sanders off to better start in second turn with Pirates
Sanders owns a 2.25 ERA in eight appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis this year.
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Cam Sanders (64) during a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 26, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Pirates added pitching depth over the weekend to help their bullpen during an extended stretch without an off day. Pittsburgh recalled right-handed reliever Cam Sanders during the Milwaukee series and remains with the Pirates for the first of four against the St.
Louis Cardinals. Braxton Ashcraft was placed on the bereavement list as a corresponding move. Ben Cherington said the expectation is that Ashcraft will return to the Pirates during the Cardinals series.
Ashcraft is in line to start on Tuesday night at PNC Park. Sanders joins the team for the second time this season, looking for a longer stay than before. He pitched two innings on Sunday in a 5-0 loss to the Brewers.
Sanders didn’t allow a run on one hit, one walk, and struck out one hitter. Sanders’ previous outing on April 18 was a struggle. He failed to record three outs and allowed four runs on three hits and a walk against Tampa Bay.