Pirates recall right-handed reliever, former Yankee prospect Steven Jackson

Pirates recall RHP Jackson

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-handed reliever Steven Jackson from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

He was scheduled to be in their bullpen for the opener of a four-game series against the New York Mets.

Jackson, who was claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees on May 18, was 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA in four appearances for Indianapolis after going 0-0 with a 1.88 ERA in seven games (one start) for the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate in Scranton.

Pittsburgh had an open roster spot after it placed rookie left-handed reliever Donnie Veal on the disabled list with a right groin strain.

The 27-year-old Jackson was one of four players traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Yankees in the Randy Johnson deal prior to the 2007 season. He spent 10 days on the Yankees’ roster in April, but did not appear in a game.