Decker (calf) is expected to open the season on the disabled list, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports.

Decker was a long shot to make the team anyway, and will likely end up in the minors after his DL stint has expired. Look for the move to be made official in the coming days.

Pirates GM Neal Huntington doesn't sound positive regarding Decker's chances of making the team's Opening Day roster. "He wants to do everything he can to put himself in a position to make this club," Huntington told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Unfortunately the calf injury may not allow him to do that."

Decker will likely head to Triple-A while Andrew Lambo and Pedro Florimon battle one another for the final roster spot. It's a tough break for Decker, who was in position to crack his first Opening Day roster.

Decker (calf) will test his leg Monday after a night of icing and elevation, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The outfielder says his strained left calf muscle feels better since Sunday. He remains in competition with Andrew Lambo and Pedro Florimon for the Bucs' final bench spot.

Decker was helped off the field after suffering a left calf injury in Sunday's spring training game, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Decker was believed to be in the running for one of the Pirates' bench spots out of camp, but a serious injury would likely eliminate him from the running. If he's out, Andrew Lambo would likely take the bench role for the Pirates this season.

Decker is in the running for the final bench spot on the Pirates, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

"He's giving himself a shot," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Some things are in (players' control), some things are not." Decker, who is batting .429 in the early going, has an excellent throwing arm and can play all three outfield spots.

Pirates optioned OF Jaff Decker to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Decker struck out in both plate appearances during his brief second stint with the big club. Starling Marte will be activated from the bereavement list prior to Friday's game in a corresponding move.

Pirates recalled OF Jaff Decker from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Decker went hitless in three plate appearances with the Bucs earlier this year. He won't play much.

Pirates optioned OF Jaff Decker to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Decker was only up in the major leagues for a couple of days and went hitless in three plate appearances for the Bucs. The 24-year-old was batting just .238/.339/.356 with 26 strikeouts in 30 games this season at Triple-A. He is no longer considered a prospect.

Jaff Decker was called up from the minors on Sunday May 11.

The Pirates are going to call up outfielder Jaff Decker from Triple-A Indianapolis for Sunday's game.

It should be a lot of fun if the Pirates try to justify any performance reasons for picking Dacker over Gregory Polanco. While Dacker has posted nice numbers in the past, he's currently hitting just .238//339/.356 with one homer in 101 at-bats for Indianapolis. Of course, it makes more sense to call him up than Polanco if they only want an outfielder for a couple of days -- with Travis Snider suspended and Starling Marte and Andrew McCutchen hurting, they definitely need the body -- but there's little doubt Polanco would be up by now if not for the Super Two factor.

Pirates GM Neal Huntington said new acquisition Jaff Decker can play all three outfield positions and has a chance to break camp with the club next spring.

Huntington told the press that Decker appealed to the club's brass from both an analytic and a scouting perspective. Pittsburgh's boss likes Decker's ability to control the strike zone. The 23-year-old Decker, the 42nd overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft, hit .286/.381/.443 with 10 homers and 40 RBI in 105 games this past summer for the Padres' Triple-A affiliate in Tucson. He boasts a career .402 OBP on the farm.

Pirates acquired OF Jaff Decker and RHP Miles Mikolas from the Padres in exchange for OF Alex Dickerson.

Decker and Mikolas were both designated for assignment by the Padres last week and will now get new life with Pittsburgh. Decker, 23, was the 42nd overall pick in the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft. He hit .286/.381/.443 with 10 homers and 40 RBI in 105 games this past summer for the Padres' Triple-A affiliate in Tucson.

Padres designated OF Jaff Decker for assignment.

Once one of the Padres' top prospects, Decker never got on track at the major league level. The 23-year-old hit .154/.233/.269 in 26 at-bats with the Padres in 2013. He'll have to pass through waivers to remain in the Padres system.

Padres optioned OF Jaff Decker to Triple-A Tucson.

Decker hit just .154/.233/.269 over 13 games for the big club. He should get another chance when rosters expand.

Padres recalled OF Jaff Decker from Triple-A Tucson.

Decker will provide outfield depth with Carlos Quentin expected to be placed on the disabled list. The 23-year-old batted .293/.389/.450 with nine home runs and 38 RBI over 393 plate appearances at the Padres' Triple-A affiliate and is doubtful to hold any fantasy value.

Padres optioned OF Jaff Decker to Triple-A Tucson.

Decker has made only two plate appearances this year (and for his career) in the major leagues. He will continue to function as organizational depth for San Diego.

Padres recalled OF Jaff Decker from Triple-A Tucson.

He'll take the place of Everth Cabrera (hamstring) on the active roster. Decker didn't get an at-bat during a brief stint with the Padres last week, but he should stick around a bit longer this time.

Jaff Decker will be recalled from Triple-A Tucson on Wednesday.

He'll fill the roster spot of Everth Cabrera, who will be placed on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Decker had a brief stint with the Padres last week, but didn't get an at-bat. The 26-year-old is a .264/.403/.452 hitter over parts of six seasons in the minors.

Padres optioned OF Jaff Decker to Triple-A Tucson.

The 23-year-old outfielder failed to garner an at-bat during his brief call-up. He'll continue to bide his time at Tuscon until the Padres have another need in the outfield.

Padres recalled OF Jaff Decker from Triple-A Tucson.

Decker will replace the injured Cameron Maybin (knee) on the active roster. The 23-year-old was batting .251/.370/.399 with five home runs and 20 RBI in 59 games this season in Triple-A. His role isn't clearly defined, but he could be worth a look in NL-only leagues.