RHP Rob Scahill was optioned to Indianapolis to open a roster spot for RHP Jared Hughes. Scahill had a 6.00 ERA in eight relief appearances.

RHP Rob Scahill was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace injured LHP Cory Luebke on the active roster. Scahill posted a 2.64 ERA over 28 appearances for Pittsburgh last season but spent most of the second half of the season on the disabled list. Scahill allowed two runs and two hits as he pitched the seventh inning Thursday.

Scahill (forearm) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Gazette reports.

Scahill has been out since late-June and began rehabbing in mid-August, but it looks as though the team waited until Tuesday to bring him back in order to avoid a corresponding move. Scahill will return to the bullpen, primarily providing right-handed depth.

Scahill (forearm) allowed two hits in three scoreless innings during a rehab outing for Double-A Altoona on Tuesday.

The team currently doesn't have an open bullpen slot for the righty. Schahill has been sidelined since June with forearm tightness.

Scahill was placed in the 15-day DL on Friday with right forearm tightness.

The 28-year-old righty had a 2.08 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 26 innings out of the bullpen so far this season. Deolis Guerra was recalled from Triple-A to take Scahill's place in Pittsburgh's bullpen.

Scahill surrendered a walk-off, grand-slam homer to Derek Norris on Friday.

The bottom of the ninth proved to be a comedy of errors against the Padres and Scahill played a leading role. He pulled Pedro Alvarez off of first base with an errant throw on a comebacker, helping to set up the fateful frame. Pittsburgh has given the former Rockies pitcher an opportunity to throw in fairly high leverage situations, but Scahill has looked decidedly average. He possesses a higher WHIP (1.50) than he does an ERA (1.40) in 19.1 innings.

The Pirates intend to use Scahill as a multi-inning pitcher. "Rob pitched multiple innings three or four times," manager Clint Hurdle said in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "His stuff and command of his pitches were consistent. We need another multi-inning guy we can depend upon."

Scahill has improved his changeup to help retire left-handed batters. "That's a huge difference," Scahill said. "I thought the changeup could be a real weapon for me against left-handers. I've always had it, but I was hesitant to throw it. This year, I used it early and often." Lefties hold a career slash line of .333/.413/.510 against the former Colorado reliever.

Scahill was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, MLB.com's Tom Singer reports.

Scahill had been sent down less than a week ago, but he'll be recalled to provide bullpen depth at the Major League level. The Bucs' pen would have to be strapped for extra arms if the right-hander pitches highly meaningful innings any time soon.

Scahill was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Scahill was never a good bet to make the Opening Day roster, and while he doesn't offer much in terms of upside, it still wouldn't be surprising to see him pitch in the majors this season. If and when he arrives, he'll likely be used in low-leverage situations.

Scahill has allowed two earned runs in 5.2 spring innings. impressing numerous scouts with his performance, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

While he's not expected to make the Opening Day roster with Pittsburgh, Scahill could serve as trade bait for another team. He's thrown three straight scoreless outings in the Grapefruit League.

The Rockies traded Scahill to the Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for Shane Carle.

Scahill struggled in 12 appearances with the Rockies in 2014, posting a 4.80 ERA and 1.73 WHIP over 15 innings, and he wasn't much better at Triple-A Colorado Springs (4.32 ERA, 1.32 WHIP). The right-hander has averaged a strikeout per inning in three seasons at the Triple-A level and the Pirates have a way of working magic with pitchers, but it's hard to imagine Scahill separating from the front end of the bullpen in 2015.

Scahill was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Monday.

The team needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, as Scahill was outrighted in favor of another right-handed reliever, Jorge Rondon, whom they claimed off waivers from St. Louis.

Scahill was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday, MLB.com's Cody Ulm reports.

It's the third stint with the big club this season for Scahill, who tossed a scoreless inning in Tuesday's loss to the Giants. He's been merely adequate in his 33 appearances for Colorado Springs with a 4.47 ERA across 48.1 frames, which will likely prevent him from assuming high-leverage work with the Rockies in September.

Scahill was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Brought up Wednesday to fortify the bullpen after Tuesday's game went 16 innings, Scahill will head right back down to make room for Thursday's starter Pedro Hernandez. Scahill has bounced between levels this season and will likely be called upon the next time the Rockies need a fresh arm. He was at least able to pick up a win during his one-game stay with the Rockies.

Scahill was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

The 27-year-old Scahill was brought up for some much-needed bullpen depth after Tuesday's game went 16 innings, with Cristhian Adames optioned in the corresponding move. In 30 appearances with Colorado Springs this season, Scahill has posted a 4.09 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 2.47 K/BB.

Rockies recalled RHP Rob Scahill from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Scahill has posted a 6.75 ERA in three relief appearances this season out of the Rockies' bullpen. He is doubtful to pitch in any high-leverage situations.

Rockies optioned RHP Rob Scahill to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Scahill put up a 6.75 ERA over three relief appearances with the big club. He was sent down in order to make room for Friday's starter, Jair Jurrjens.

Rockies recalled RHP Rob Scahill from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Scahill has spent all season at Colorado Springs, posting a 3.93 ERA with 30 strikeouts over 34 1/3 relief innings. He'll be used in middle relief.

Rockies optioned RHP Rob Scahill to Triple-A Colorado Springs; reassigned RHP Brooks Brown, RHP Greg Burke, C Matt McBride, INF Ben Paulsen and INF Rafael Ynoa to minor league camp.

Scahill had a 5.13 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 33 1/3 major league innings last season. The reliever will serve as right-handed bullpen depth for the club.

Rockies recalled RHP Rob Scahill from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Scahill will replace Edgmer Escalona on the active roster. He returns to a 4.26 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 13 appearances for the Rockies this season.