Falter did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Yankees, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks in three innings. He failed to record a strikeout.

Falter (8-7) earned the win Wednesday over Miami, allowing two hits and three walks over 7.1 scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Falter did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. He allowed four runs on seven hits three walks while recording two strikeouts over four innings.

Falter didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Padres, allowing two hits while striking out one over two scoreless innings.

Falter (tricep) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Astros in Houston.

The Pirates activated Falter (triceps) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Falter (tricep) struck out three batters and allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks in three innings in his rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Indianapolis.

Falter (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Falter (triceps) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates placed Falter on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left triceps tendinitis.