Pirates catcher Austin Hedges returns from concussion injured list

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Pirates catcher Austin Hedges returns from concussion injured list

Jerry DiPaola | Friday, April 14, 2023 6:49 p.m.

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Pirates catcher Austin Hedges talks with fellow catchers during a spring training workout Feb. 19, 2023, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Austin Hedges from the concussion injured list Friday and immediately inserted him into the starting lineup — batting ninth— against the St. Louis Cardinals.

To make room for Hedges on the active roster, catcher Tyler Heineman was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Hedges was 0 for 7 in three games before he was put on the injured list April 4. Heineman was 1 for 9 in three games.

In pitching moves, right-hander Chase De Jong was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Thursday) with a lumbar spine muscle strain. Right-hander Robert Stephenson completed his rehab assignment after suffering right elbow inflammation and was reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

Stephenson made four relief appearances with Indianapolis, throwing three innings, striking out six and walking five.

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