Pirates demote former No. 1 overall pick Bullington


June 12, 2008 at 5:54p.m.

PITTSBURGH — Former No. 1 overall draft pick Bryan Bullington was demoted by the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday.

The Pirates optioned Bullington to Triple-A Indianapolis after their 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals. Bullington had not pitched since being recalled May 29 from Indianapolis.