Pirates activate C Stewart from DL
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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Chris Stewart from the 15-day disabled list and optioned catcher Tony Sanchez to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Stewart strained his right hamstring during spring training and missed the start of the season. He played five rehab games between Double-A Altoona and Indianapolis and went 6-for-18.
The 33-year-old Stewart batted .294 with a .362 on-base percentage, both career highs, in 49 games for Pittsburgh last year. He is expected to back up Francisco Cervelli.
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Sanchez had three hits in three games this season with Pittsburgh.