But help is on the way. Star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, and should return to the major-league club by June 1 at the latest.

Its Tuesday, May 13 and the Pirates (14-28) are in Queens to take on the Mets (27-15). Mitch Keller is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Kodai Senga for New York.