Pirates RHP Chris Leroux has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Leroux is currently rehabbing a strained right pectoral muscle, trying to get his strength and velocity back before hopefully rejoining the Pirates bullpen in late July. He's registered a 1-1 record, 2.88 ERA and 24/7 K/BB ratio in 25 innings this season.

Chris Leroux (pectoral) hasn't reported any setbacks since moving his rehab assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis.

"My velocity is coming back and the breaking ball is getting sharper with each outing,'' Leroux said. ''I have to keep in mind that the next 30 days that I have to rehab in Indy are actually like my spring training, so I try not to get too frustrated when things don't go exactly like I feel they should." Leroux has been out all season with a strained right pectoral muscle. A fair estimate would have him back right around the All-Star break.

Chris Leroux (pectoral) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with High-A Bradenton

Leroux is scheduled to throw 40 or 50 pitches over two to three innings. The 28-year-old right-hander has been out all season with a strained right pectoral muscle.

Chris Leroux (pectoral) threw long toss from 120 feet Thursday and could begin throwing off a mound as soon as next week.

Leroux began the season on the DL with a strained right pectoral muscle. Though he said he's taking it slowly and has no timetable for a return, he reports notable improvement. June seems like a feasible goal if he keeps progressing.

Pirates placed RHP Chris Leroux on the 60-day disabled list with a strained right pectoral muscle.

The move clears a spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster. Leroux, who was blasted for 12 runs over 10 1/3 innings this spring, will not eligible to return until June.

Pirates activated RHP Chris Leroux from the 15-day disabled list.

He'll replace the injured Kevin Correia (oblique) on the active roster. Leroux has been sidelined since late-July with a strained left calf muscle. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 1.50 ERA and 7/1 K/BB ratio over six innings with the Pirates this season. Look for him in a middle relief role.

Chris Leroux (calf) pitched three scoreless innings this weekend for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Leroux did not allow a hit nor issue a walk in the impressive relief appearance. He's likely to be activated from the 15-day disabled list at some point this week. The 27-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since late July with a strained left calf muscle.

Chris Leroux (calf) has joined Triple-A Indianapolis for a minor league rehab assignment.

Leroux has been on the 15-day disabled list since late July with a strained left calf muscle. He should be back in the Pirates' bullpen by the end of next week.

Pirates placed RHP Chris Leroux on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 28, with a left calf strain.

The severity of the injury is not yet known. Leroux was just called up from the minors on Wednesday and allowed one run on three hits and a walk in his lone appearance.

Pirates recalled RHP Chris Leroux from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Leroux hasn't allowed an earned run in five major league plate appearances this season. He should function as a reliable middle reliever for the third-place Bucs.

Pirates optioned RHP Chris Leroux to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Leroux pitched well after being recalled on July 3, allowing seven hits and zero runs in 5 2/3 innings of work while striking out seven and walking none. He should be back at some point later this summer.

Pirates recalled RHP Chris Leroux from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Leroux will serve as an additional bullpen arm after Saturday's doubleheader. He's posted a 2.94 ERA in 29 games between Double- and Triple-A this season.

Pirates claimed RHP Chris Leroux off waivers from Marlins.

Leroux looked like a pretty good relief prospect coming into the year, but he regressed in a big way this season, posting a 6.95 ERA in 21 relief appearances with Triple-A New Orleans and a 7.00 ERA in 17 appearances with the Marlins. He had some elbow issues earlier in the year, so perhaps he can bounce back next season.

Marlins recalled RHP Chris Leroux from Triple-A New Orleans.

Leroux had a 6.60 ERA in 14 appearances for the Marlins back in April and May. He also struggled in Triple-A, so he won't be used to pitch key innings for Florida.