The Pirates’ original plan for September recalls was to have a “moderate” number, as general manager Neal Huntington had laid it out, but that ended up blossoming into eight additions Monday: Outfielders Brandon Moss and Alex Presley, shortstop Pedro Ciriaco, catcher Jason Jaramillo and pitchers Brad Lincoln, Justin Thomas, Brian Bass and Steven Jackson.

All came from Class AAA Indianapolis, and Presley, Moss, Bass and Jackson needed to be added to the 40-man roster. To make room for those four, pitcher Ross Ohlendorf and first baseman Jeff Clement were placed on the 60-day disabled list, officially their seasons. Also, the team designated for assignment infielder Aki Iwamura and catcher Erik Kratz.

Presley and Moss were Indianapolis’ top performers, Presley amassing 166…