Carmen Mlodzinski Placed on Restricted List by Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list Sunday. The team stated that Mlodzinski was not ready to pitch this weekend, though no further details regarding the specific nature of the designation or the reasons behind it were provided. The move leaves the Pirates' bullpen without the right-hander for the immediate future as they continue their current series. His status for upcoming games remains unclear as the team awaits his return to readiness.