Pirates place RHP Daulton Jefferies (elbow) on IL

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Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Daulton Jefferies was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to discomfort in his pitching elbow.

In a corresponding move, right-hander Ryder Ryan was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Jefferies, 28, has a 6.30 ERA in four relief appearances since joining the Pirates in a May 10 trade with the San Francisco Giants.

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