Former Georgia Southern University baseball standout Brian Rogers got the call all baseball players await, again. For the second time in his career, and first this season, Rogers received the call to join the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Rogers spent the final month of the 2006 season with the Pirates when the team expanded its roster. He flew to St. Louis on Tuesday (May 22) and joined Pittsburgh in its series against the Cardinals. Rogers pitched one-third of an inning Tuesday, allowing one hit, but the Pirates dropped a 9-4 decision.

Rogers was off to an impressive start in Indianapolis, picking up two saves with a 1.35 ERA in 20 innings. Last year he compiled an 8.31 ERA in 8 2/3 innings over 10 relief appearances. He will be used primarily in a set up role.

Following the 2003 season Rogers was drafted in the 11th round by Detroit. He was traded last July 31 at the MLB trade deadline from the Tigers to Pittsburgh for Sean Casey. Rogers spent one month in Indianapolis before getting the call to Pittsburgh.