Pirates place Correia on DL
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The Pittsburgh Pirates placed day disabled list with a strained left oblique, retroactive to August 20.
Correia, 3o, has started 26 games for the Pirates this season, posting a 12-11 record with a 4.79 earned run average, 77 strikeouts and 39 walks.
In his last start, an 11-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, Correia gave up six runs on eight hits over six innings, but did not factor into the decision.
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To fill the roster spot, the Pirates have recalled pitcher Chris Leroux from Triple-A Indianapolis and activated him from the 15-day DL.
Leroux was placed on the DL on July 28 with a left calf strain. He made six rehab appearances for the farm club, going 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA.
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