Alex Presley went 3-for-5 with a home run, double and three RBI on Monday, helping the Pirates edge the Brewers 9-8 in Milwaukee.

Presley is now batting .294/.333/.464 to go along with 22 extra-base hits, 19 RBI and eight stolen bases through 226 plate appearances this season. He'll enter 2012 as an intriguing late-round flier in mixed leagues.

Alex Presley's ninth-inning triple was one of just two Pirates hits in a 1-0 loss to the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Presley tripled off J.J. Putz with one out, nearly spoiling a masterful effort from Diamondbacks starter Ian Kennedy. The three-bagger was his sixth in just 183 at-bats this season. Batting .295/.340/.459 to go along with 18 extra-base hits, 16 RBI and eight stolen bases through just 45 games, Presley has very much made himself a part of the Bucs' 2012 plans.

Alex Presley went 3-for-4 with two triples, a walk and two runs scored Friday versus the Cubs.

Presley is making a nice case for a starting spot alongside Andrew McCutchen and Jose Tabata in next year's Pirates outfield. He's batting .310 and slugging .491 threw 116 at-bats.

Alex Presley doubled and scored a run in Pittsburgh's loss to the Cardinals on Friday.

Presley's first inning two-bagger was his only hit in five plate appearances. Playing very well before landing on the disabled list on July 25, Presley is worth a look in NL-only leagues if he's remained on your league's wire since being activated yesterday.

Pirates activated OF Alex Presley from the 15-day disabled list.

Presley hasn't played since July 22 due to a left thumb contusion. He's starting in left field Thursday night against the Cardinals and should get significant playing time while Ryan Ludwick is on the disabled list. The 26-year-old was batting .333/.402/.494 with one home run, nine RBI, four stolen bases and an .896 OPS over 96 plate appearances prior to the injury.

Alex Presley (thumb) is getting closer to returning to the active roster.

"He is still working through some issues of trust with that top hand -- the thumb -- getting it in play, getting the barrel out in front, letting the ball travel, get deep," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "He's got to take at least another step or two along those lines before we'd be ready to recall him here... Subconsciously, those can hinder you a little bit." Those comments from Hurdle came before Presley went 4-for-5 with three doubles Friday for Triple-A Indianapolis. He now has seven hits over his last three rehab games and should be activated in a matter of days.

Alex Presley (thumb) went 2-for-5 with a stolen base Saturday in a Triple-A rehab game.

Presley was placed on the disabled list with a left thumb contusion in late July. He should be ready to go soon, but the Bucs' outfield is going to be quite crowded. The 26-year-old might not carry much fantasy value.

Alex Presley (thumb) will travel to the Pirates' spring training complex in Florida Sunday to begin his rehab.

Presley has an injury to the webbing between his left thumb and index finger. He had been hoping to take batting practice Saturday, so it seems like he won't need much rehab work before going out on a rehab assignment. He should be back in mid-August if all goes well.

Alex Presley (thumb) hopes to take batting practice Saturday.

Presley has been sidelined since the end of July with a bruised left thumb. He has been hitting off a tee this week and likely isn't far away from going out on a minor league rehab assignment. The 25-year-old outfielder was batting .333/.402/.494 with one home run and four stolen bases over 93 plate appearances prior to the injury.

Alex Presley (thumb) took swings off a tee on Monday.

He could work his way up to taking batting practice before the end of the week. Presley has been out since late July with a bruised left thumb. He seems like to need a short rehab assignment before being activated.

Pirates placed OF Alex Presley on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left thumb.

Presley has been bothered by the injury since Friday and felt no improvement after resting for the entire weekend. The 25-year-old outfielder was batting .333/.402/.494 through 93 major league plate appearances.

Alex Presley (thumb) was held out of the Pirates' lineup Sunday for a second straight game.

The young Pittsburgh outfielder told reporters on Saturday that he was "not able to handle the bat" without feeling pain. Presley has been diagnosed with a bruised thumb and is still considered to be day-to-day.

Alex Presley (thumb) told reporters before Saturday's game that he is "not able to handle the bat."

Presley has been diagnosed with a bruised thumb. The Pirates have not planned X-rays and may be hoping that he will feel better once the swelling dissipates.

Alex Presley (bruised thumb) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Presley has been a nice surprise for the Pirates this year, hitting .333/.402/.494 in 81 at-bats to go along with four stolen bases. He shouldn't need more than a day.

Alex Presley went 3-for-6 with three RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Astros.

Presley, 25, has been really impressive since getting called up June 27. With Jose Tabata (quad) sidelined, he's playing every day out of the leadoff spot and is hitting .343 with four steals and nine RBI in 16 games. Tabata's return date remains unclear, but Presley has earned a role with the big club regardless. Owners in need of speed should take a look, at least for the short term.

Alex Presley went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple and a steal Monday against the Astros.

Presley is 12-for-33 with six RBI in eight games since his callup. He's making a strong case to stick around as a part-timer after Jose Tabata comes off the disabled list.

Alex Presley generated his first major league triple and also hit a sacrifice fly in the Pirates' 6-2 win on Thursday.

Presley has batted leadoff in all three games since his June 27 call-up. He's hitting .273 with a homer and a stolen base, helping Pittsburgh take two of three games from Toronto.

Pirates recalled OF Alex Presley from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Presley was pulled from the Indy lineup on Sunday shortly after Jose Tabata went down with a quadriceps injury and is likely to see regular action in left field for the big league Bucs. The 25-year-old was batting .336/.389/.500 with eight home runs, 36 RBI and 18 stolen bases in 75 games this season at the Triple-A level. He should have value in NL-only fantasy leagues.

Alex Presley was pulled from Triple-A Indianapolis' lineup Sunday and will be promoted by the Pirates.

Presley was already expected to be be called up on Tuesday, but with Jose Tabata going down with what looked to be a disabled list injury Sunday, the Pirates couldn't afford for Presley to get hurt at Triple-A. He's batting .336/.389/.500 with eight homers, 36 RBI and 18 steals for Indianapolis this season.

The Pirates are expected to promote outfielder Alex Presley for the start of an interleague series against the Blue Jays next Tuesday.

"Chase has played very well at Indianapolis," said Pirates general manager Neal Huntington. "He has a chance to give us a boost while gaining valuable experience at the major-league level." Presley, 25, is batting .330/.382/.498 with eight homers and 34 RBI over 306 plate appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis this season. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle plans to utilize him with the flexibility of the DH spot next week. Pedro Ciriaco is expected to be sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.