Pirates call up LHP Cam Vieaux from AAA, Canaan Smith-Njigba lands on 60-day IL

OF Canaan Smith-Njigba doubled in his first MLB plate appearance on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates v St. Louis Cardinals - Game One
ST LOUIS, MO - JUNE 14: Canaan Smith-Njigba #28 collects his first career hit in his MLB debut while playing against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on June 14, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. Photo credit (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

The Pirates announced on Friday LHP Cam Vieaux will get called up from Triple-A Indianapolis.

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After suffering a wrist injury in Wednesday’s bout against St. Louis Cardinals, Pirates OF Canaan Smith-Njigba landed on the 60-day IL, retroactive to June 15.

The 28-year-old pitcher is set to make his MLB debut. He’s sporting a 3-0 record with a 2.28 ERA in 27.2 innings pitched in 18 appearance for the Indians.

He was a sixth-round selection by the Pirates in 2016’s First-Year Player Draft out of Michigan State.

Smith-Njigba made his MLB debut on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, doubling in his first at-bat. He was the first Pirates player to record an extra-base hit in his first plate appearance since catcher Tony Sanchez in 2013.

Featured Image Photo Credit: (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)