Pirates Add Coaches, Designate Michael Helman for Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made several coaching staff changes, including the return of former manager Gene Lamont as a special advisor to current manager Don Kelly. Triple-A Indianapolis manager Chris Truby has been promoted to the major-league coaching staff to serve as the infield coach, while Mike Rabelo has been named the bench coach and will continue as the third base coach. On the roster front, the Pirates added Nick Solak to the 40-man roster and called him up from Triple-A Indianapolis, leading to the designation for assignment of infielder/outfielder Michael Helman. Helman, who was claimed off waivers earlier this week, struggled in Triple-A Memphis before being designated for assignment to make room on the roster. Additionally, second baseman Nick Gonzales has started a rehab assignment in Indianapolis. These changes reflect the Pirates' efforts to strengthen both their coaching and player roster as the season progresses.