Pirates claim Travis Ishikawa off waivers from Giants

Travis Ishikawa is coming back to Pittsburgh.

The Pirates claimed the outfielder off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Ishikawa, who played 15 games with the Pirates in 2014, was designated for assignment by the Giants earlier this week.

The veteran was hitless in five at-bats for the Giants this season, but is a lifetime .257 hitter.

He should be a great fit in Pittsburgh as a lefty bench bat.