Pirates activate Gregory Polanco in time to serve as designated hitter for home opener

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Pirates activate Gregory Polanco in time to serve as designated hitter for home opener

Kevin Gorman | Monday, July 27, 2020 5:33 p.m.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review

Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco smiles while working out before the home opener against the Brewers on Monday, July 27, 2020, at PNC Park.

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated Gregory Polanco from the injured list, and he will bat seventh and serve as designated hitter for their home opener Monday night against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park.

Polanco was cleared this past weekend after testing positive for covid-19, one of five Pirates players to test positive, and took batting practice hours before first pitch.

The Pirates have started three players in right field in as many games in his absence, using Guillermo Heredia, Cole Tucker and Jose Osuna there in the opening weekend three-game series at St. Louis. Osuna is set to make his second consecutive start in right.

To make room for Polanco on the 30-man roster, the Pirates sent outfielder Jason Martin back to the alternate training camp in Altoona.

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