Justin Lawrence

The Pirates activated RHP Justin Lawrence from the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Lawrence makes his return from a long absence due to inflammation in his right elbow. He should return to a middle relief role.

Justin Lawrence has been throwing sessions at the Pirates' Florida complex.

Fantasy Impact

Lawrence continues to progress in his rehab, having been throwing for about a month. His next key milestone is to throw live batting practice sessions by the third week of August, with the goal of returning to pitch for the Pirates again this season.

Pirates right-hander Justin Lawrence (elbow) is throwing from 120 feet with good velocity and intensity, per senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk.

Fantasy Impact

Lawrence was placed on the injured list on April 24 after dominating to the tune of a 0.79 ERA alongside a 34.1% K% across 11 appearances this season.

The Pirates have transferred Justin Lawrence (elbow) to the 60-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Lawrence is not eligible to return until late-June after the move to the 60-day IL. Tanner Rainer was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Justin Lawrence on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Lawrence's move to the IL comes as a bit of a surprise. He threw two-thirds of an inning on Tuesday, walking two, but showed no visible signs of discomfort. Manager Derek Shelton said the right-hander "just didn't feel right." In a corresponding move, Mike Burrows was promoted to the active roster.