McDonald removed from Bucs' starting rotation

James McDonald went 9-3 with a 2.37 ERA in the first half before his recent struggles.

Keith Srakocic/AP

CHICAGO (AP) -- James McDonald has been removed from the Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation.

McDonald has fallen off considerably since a hot first half. The 27-year-old right-hander has allowed 14 runs in his last three starts - a total of 12 innings pitched. He walked four batters and allowed four runs in just 3 2-3 innings in a loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

Manager Clint Hurdle said Sunday that McDonald would become available out of the bullpen around Tuesday. McDonald is 3-5 with a 7.08 ERA in the second half. He went 9-3 with a 2.37 ERA in the first half.

Right-hander Kyle McPherson will start in McDonald's place Wednesday against Milwaukee. The 24-year-old has 11 strikeouts in 11 2-3 relief innings this season.

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17 Sep, 2012

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