Cal Mitchell

Cal Mitchell was optioned by the Pirates to Triple-A Indianapolis Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Mitchell posted a .219 batting average with three RBI, and one stolen base in 32 at-bats this spring. The 24-year-old could see time in the Majors later in the year. Mitchell posted a .226 average, with five home runs, 17 RBI, and three stolen bases in 69 games last season.

Cal Mitchell went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout during Saturday's 2-1 extra inning loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Mitchell tied the game in the seventh by sending a 2-0 pitch to right field for his fourth home run of the year and second in his past two starts. The 23-year-old outfielder is batting .273 in July, with a .216 average for the season.

Cal Mitchell went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Thursday's 8-7 loss to Philadelphia.

Fantasy Impact

Mitchell launched seventh inning fastball to right center, providing Pittsburgh their first runs of the game following an eight-run deficit. The Pirates would go onto scored five more in the ninth to cut the lead to one but would fall short. It was the third home run for the rookie this season, who is batting .216 with 10 RBI.

Cal Mitchell went 2-for-5 with two singles and a RBI during Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Mitchell's tenth-inning single cut the Pirates' deficit to one, though that is where the game would end as Pittsburgh lost two of three to Miami this weekend. The 23-year-old is batting .210 with two home runs and eight RBI as the second half will continue to be a fight for playing time in a crowded outfield.

Cal Mitchell went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Tuesday's two-run shot was the second career home run for Mitchell, who has homer in two straight games. The 23-year-old is batting .250 with five RBI since being called up in late May.