Decker (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, the Pittsburgh Tribune's Rob Biertempfel reports. While he is on the Pirates' 15-day DL, he could be optioned back to Triple-A just as easily as he could join the Pirates' bench once activated.

Decker (calf) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. As expected, Decker will start his season on the disabled list. Once healthy, he won't necessarily have a spot on the big-league roster, though it isn't out of the question.

Decker (calf) is expected to open the season on the disabled list, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports. Decker was a long shot to make the team anyway, and will likely end up in the minors after his DL stint has expired. Look for the move to be made official in the coming days.

Pirates GM Neal Huntington doesn't sound positive regarding Decker's chances of making the team's Opening Day roster. "He wants to do everything he can to put himself in a position to make this club," Huntington told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Unfortunately the calf injury may not allow him to do that." Decker will likely head to Triple-A while Andrew Lambo and Pedro Florimon battle one another for the final roster spot. It's a tough break for Decker, who was in position to crack his first Opening Day roster.

Decker (calf) will test his leg Monday after a night of icing and elevation, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The outfielder says his strained left calf muscle feels better since Sunday. He remains in competition with Andrew Lambo and Pedro Florimon for the Bucs' final bench spot.

Decker was helped off the field after suffering a left calf injury in Sunday's spring training game, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Decker was believed to be in the running for one of the Pirates' bench spots out of camp, but a serious injury would likely eliminate him from the running. If he's out, Andrew Lambo would likely take the bench role for the Pirates this season.

Decker is in the running for the final bench spot on the Pirates, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. "He's giving himself a shot," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Some things are in (players' control), some things are not." Decker, who is batting .429 in the early going, has an excellent throwing arm and can play all three outfield spots.

Pirates optioned OF Jaff Decker to Triple-A Indianapolis. Decker struck out in both plate appearances during his brief second stint with the big club. Starling Marte will be activated from the bereavement list prior to Friday's game in a corresponding move.

Pirates optioned OF Jaff Decker to Triple-A Indianapolis. Decker struck out in both plate appearances during his brief second stint with the big club. Starling Marte will be activated from the bereavement list prior to Friday's game in a corresponding move.

Pirates recalled OF Jaff Decker from Triple-A Indianapolis. Decker went hitless in three plate appearances with the Bucs earlier this year. He won't play much.