Meek DFA’ed, van den Hurk called up   CINCINNATI — It was no
surprise today when reliever Evan Meek was designated for
assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Rick van den
Hurk, who was called up from Triple-A Indy. Meek, an All-Star in
2010, hasn’t been the same pitcher the past two seasons, and
there clearly was no future for him with the Pirates. Van den
Hurk began the year with the Orioles, who cut him in February.
He signed with the Blue Jays and a month later was claimed off
waivers by the Indians. The righty was granted free agency in
April and signed with the Pirates. He went 13-5 with a 2.92 EAR
in 21 games (19 starts) with Indy.  »»» The Pirates also
recalled INF Chase d’Arnaud and RHP Bryan Morris. The club needs
to figure out what its plans are for Morris, who’ll be out of
minor league options next year.  »»» Lefty Wandy Rodriguez goes
into tonight’s game riding a 13-inning scoreless streak, the
fifth-longest active string in the NL. Rodriguez tossed seven
scoreless innings Tuesday aga