Pirates optioned RHP Ryder Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis.
The 29-year-old hurler made has made 13 appearances at the big-league level this season, registering a 5.29 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and a 16/8 K/BB ratio across 17 innings. He’ll head back to Triple-A to make room for the return of closer David Bednar to the team’s active roster.