Rogers was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers was first called up on April 22, but he's been a putrid 1-for-13 with six strikeouts since then, so he'll head back to the minors for more regular playing time. The move hasn't been officially announced yet, so there is currently no corresponding move, but there is some speculation that Rogers' demotion could mean that Jung Ho Kang (knee) is close to returning to the Pirates.