Brandon Cumpton is expected to start on Monday against the Mets.

The other option to take Wandy Rodriguez's spot was Jeff Locke, but Locke started for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. Cumpton holds a 4.26 ERA over two starts with the Pirates this season and boasts a 1.35 mark over six outings at Indianapolis. He's worthy of a look in NL-only leagues.

Pirates recalled RHP Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis.

He'll serve as the 26th man during Sunday's doubleheader. Cumpton has allowed six runs over 12 2/3 innings for the Pirates this season.

Pirates optioned RHP Brandon Cumpton to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Bumpton allowed four runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings Thursday against the Orioles, watching his ERA balloon to 4.26. He'll work on his craft in the minors.

Brandon Cumpton allowed four runs in 5 2/3 innings of work but got the no-decision as the Pirates lost to the Orioles in 10 innings on Thursday.

Cumpton allowed seven hits, issued no walks, and struck out four. It wasn't a bad outing for Cumpton; the Orioles were just finding the right open spaces for hits. He has a 0.95 WHIP after two starts, close to what he put up at Triple-A Indianapolis prior to his call-up, which makes him worth a shot in NL-only formats.

Brandon Cumpton took a tough loss after allowing two runs and four hits in seven innings Thursday against the Reds.

Cumpton walked just one, but he did hit three batters. Of course, those don't count against his WHIP, which was a nice 0.71 for the game. He should remain a useable NL-only pitcher for as long as he's needed in the rotation.

Pirates recalled RHP Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Cumpton will make a spot start Thursday against the Reds. He's filling in for Wandy Rodriguez, who landed on the disabled list earlier this week with a knee injury. Cumpton was off to a pretty good start this year at Triple-A and is worth a try in NL-only fantasy leagues.

Brandon Cumpton is expected to start on Thursday against the Reds in place of the injured Wandy Rodriguez (knee).

The Pirates have yet to officially announce Cumpton as the starter, but they tipped their hand when they scratched him from Wednesday's start at Triple-A Indianapolis. Cumpton posted a surprising 2.05 ERA over six appearances -- five starts -- for the Pirates last season and holds a 1.42 mark over his first three Triple-A outings this year. He should be rostered in NL-only leagues.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Tuesday that the team has yet to decide on a starter for Thursday in place of the injured Wandy Rodriguez (knee).

MLB.com's Tom Singer lists relievers Jeanmar Gomez or Stolmy Pimentel and Triple-A Indianapolis starter Brandon Cumpton as the most likely options. Jeff Locke started for Indianapolis on Monday, so he's not under consideration. "We've got a couple of different guys in-house. We'll see who lines up," Hurdle said.

Pirates optioned RHP Brandon Cumpton to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Cumpton was on the outside looking in for a rotation spot and not enough broke his way despite a strong showing in Grapefruit League games. The 25-year-old right-hander will be an emergency starter this season.

Brandon Cumpton shut out the Twins for five innings, striking out four, in the Pirates' 2-1 win Wednesday.

With Jeff Locke going on the DL, Cumpton looks like the Pirates' best option as a fifth starter right now. Nevertheless, the team is committed to giving Edinson Volquez a try there, meaning Cumpton is Triple-A bound.

Brandon Cumpton surrendered a pair of unearned runs over four innings Friday in his start against the Phillies.

Cumpton is the Pirates' seven starter, but he'd probably be useful in NL-only leagues if he's needed in the rotation. Considering that Wandy Rodriguez and his iffy elbow and Edinson Volquez are two of the guys ahead of him, there's a chance he'll have some value early on.

Brandon Cumpton is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Saturday.

This is being done in an effort to keep Cumpton sharp in case a need arises and the Pirates have to call on him at some point during the postseason. The young right-hander made a strong impression in his limited time with the Bucs, going 2-1 with a 2.05 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 22/5 K/BB ratio over 30 2/3 innings.

Brandon Cumpton worked five shutout innings, yielding just two hits and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Reds.

The 24-year-old struck out three and was removed with a 3-0 lead having thrown 65 pitches. He went 2-1 with a 2.05 ERA and 1.01 WHIP over 30 2/3 innings with the Pirates this season. Cumpton also had a nice campaign at Triple-A and has put himself in a good position to compete for an Opening Day roster spot in the spring.

Pirates recalled RHP Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis.

The 24-year-old is expected to work as a long reliever out of the Pirates bullpen for the remainder of the season. He posted a 3.32 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 90/44 K/BB ratio over 122 innings at Triple-A.

Brandon Cumpton tossed seven shutout innings on just three hits and a walk in Tuesday's 6-0 victory over the Cardinals.

Cumpton struck out five on the night, as he had little trouble working his way through the suddenly slumping Cards' lineup. The righty will be sent back down to Triple-A, but with a 2.78 ERA over four starts this season, he's earned another look if the Pirates need someone later this season.

Pirates recalled RHP Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianaplis.

Cumpton will start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. The 24-year-old has a 4.02 ERA and 11/3 K/BB ratio in 15 2/3 innings over three starts with the Pirates this season, but he shouldn't be trusted in fantasy leagues with this matchup.

The Pirates will call up right-hander Brandon Cumpton to start the second game of doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Cumpton, 24, has a 4.02 ERA and 11/3 K/BB ratio in 15 2/3 innings over three starts with the Pirates this season. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Pirates optioned RHP Brandon Cumpton to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Cumpton allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings Tuesday in a spot-start against the Phillies. The Pirates have activated Jose Tabata from the disabled list in a corresponding roster move.

Brandon Cumpton allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.

Cumpton yielded six hits, walked one and struck out three. The youngster was pitching well until the sixth, when the Phils knocked him around for four hits and three runs. Cumpton was making a spot start because Jeff Locke had to warm up in the bullpen Sunday. He's likely to be sent back down Wednesday.

Pirates recalled RHP Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Cumpton will make the start Tuesday night against the Phillies. The 24-year-old posted a 3.60 ERA in two spot starts with the Pirates last month, but he can be ignored in most fantasy leagues.