Jeanmar Gomez (forearm) struck out four over five hitless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis Wednesday.

He walked one batter, needing just 52 pitches to cover the five frames. Gomez allowed one earned run over three frames in his first rehab start. The righty appears to be ready to be activated and seems likely to return to the Pirates' rotation given the team's injuries.

Jeanmar Gomez (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

He's slated to throw four innings and/or 60 pitches. Out with a right forearm strain, Gomez shouldn't need much rehab time before being activated. Despite his success in the rotation, he seems likely to go back to a long relief role.

Jeanmar Gomez (forearm) is tentatively scheduled to begin a rehab assignment next week.

Gomez will need to get through a bullpen session on Monday before the Pirates clear him to pitch in games. Assuming he avoids setbacks, he could return from the disabled list when first eligible.

Jeanmar Gomez (forearm) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday.

Gomez will throw another bullpen session on Monday before being reevaluated. The Pirates have yet to indicate whether he'll need to be sent on a rehab assignment before returning from the DL.

Pirates placed RHP Jeanmar Gomez on the 15-day disabled list with right forearm tightness.

Gomez suffered the injury in Sunday's win and will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks. The decision to place him on the DL comes as no surprise, as he was expected to be replaced by Charlie Morton in the starting rotation.

Jeanmar Gomez left Sunday's start against the Reds after one inning with right forearm tightness.

Gomez looked out of sorts in the first, allowing the first six to reach base while giving up four runs on four hits and a walk. He seems likely to be headed to the disabled list and was probably going to be replaced in the rotation next weekend by Charlie Morton, anyway.

Jeanmar Gomez threw seven scoreless innings to take a no-decision in the Pirates' extra-innings win over the Tigers on Tuesday.

It wasn't as sexy as opposing pitcher Rick Porcello's line, but it was equally as effective. Gomez held the Tigers to just three hits, all singles, and a walk in his seven innings of work. The right-hander quietly has a 2.30 ERA on the season, but he can continue to be largely ignored in the majority of fantasy leagues. His next start will come Sunday against the Reds.

Jeanmar Gomez was touched up for four runs (three earned) in 4 2/3 innings Friday in a no-decision against the Astros.

Gomez gave up one run over the first four innings, but the Astros got to him for three runs in the fifth before Clint Hurdle brought the hook. All told, he allowed five hits (including a solo homer by Matt Dominguez) and two walks while striking out just one. The 25-year-old still owns a 2.78 ERA over four starts and five relief appearances this session, but his 19/14 K/BB ratio isn't nearly as impressive. It's tough to get excited about him in fantasy leagues.

Jeanmar Gomez's left calf is no longer an issue.

Gomez left his start on Sunday with tightness in the calf, but he's fine now. He's pitched well since moving into the Pirates' rotation and isn't a bad streaming option on Friday against the Astros. Gomez should remain in the rotation until Charlie Morton (elbow) returns from the DL early next month.

Jeanmar Gomez left Sunday's start against the Meta with left calf tightness.

Gomez allowed just a run on two hits and a walk over five innings, but calf forced him from the game after 65 pitches. It's not clear at this point whether it might affect his ability to take the ball the next time out.

Jeanmar Gomez will start Sunday against the Mets.

Gomez started in place of James McDonald on Tuesday night against the Mariners and tossed five shutout innings, so the Pirates will keep him in the rotation for now. He's unlikely to have much fantasy value.

Making a spot start in place of the injured James McDonald, Jeanmar Gomez tossed five shutout innings to earn the win in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Mariners.

Gomez gave up just two singles, walked two and struck out five in an outing that was about all the Pirates could have hoped for. The right-hander holds a 2.38 ERA and 1.28 WHIP for the season now and has surely earned another start. It will come on Sunday against the Mets.

Jeanmar Gomez pitched four innings and allowed three runs -- two earned -- Wednesday in his spot start against the Brewers.

He kept the Pirates in the game, which is all that they were asking him to do. Gomez figures to return to the bullpen this weekend with Francisco Liriano on the way back from the disabled list soon.

Jeanmar Gomez will start Wednesday against the Brewers.

In turn, the Pirates have moved Jonathan Sanchez to the bullpen. Gomez owns a 5.02 ERA in the majors and will likely make just one start with Francisco Liriano (arm) nearing his return, so he isn't worth adding in fantasy leagues.

Jeanmar Gomez could start Wednesday against the Brewers in place of Jonathan Sanchez.

Gomez came on in relief Friday after Sanchez was ejected before recording an out and allowed three runs over 4 1/3 innings. Sanchez is appealing the suspension, but the Pirates aren't interested in giving him the ball again. Gomez will likely just make the one start with Francisco Liriano (arm) slated to join the rotation next week.

X-rays on Jeanmar Gomez's ribs came back clean.

Gomez was hit by a line drive during Friday's game, but he managed to escape with just a bruise. He should be available out of the bullpen on Sunday.

Pirates acquired RHP Jeanmar Gomez from the Indians for OF Quincy Latimore.

Gomez was designated for assignment last week after posting a 5.96 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 90 2/3 innings (17 starts) for the Indians last season. He's still just 24 years old, and will look to resurrect his career in the Pirates' organization.

Indians designated RHP Jeanmar Gomez for assignment.

Gomez posted an ugly 5.96 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 90 2/3 innings for the Tribe last season. He's only 24 years old, though, so he should draw some interest on waivers.

Jeanmar Gomez was hammered in a no-decision against the Royals on Saturday, allowing six runs on seven hits in just three innings of work.

Gomez walked two and struck out two on the evening. All of the damage came in the third inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Jeff Francoeur. He has struggled mightily in limited duty this season, posting a 5-8 record, 5.96 ERA and 47/34 K/BB through 90 2/3 innings.

The Indians have moved Jeanmar Gomez to the bullpen.

David Huff will assume his spot in the rotation beginning Tuesday. Gomez was knocked around for five runs over four innings Wednesday against the Rangers and has a 5.61 ERA and 45/32 K/BB ratio over 86 2/3 innings this year.