Reds activate Silva

, June 6 (UPI) -- Righthander Jose Silva, who has not pitched this season after undergoing elbow surgery in early March, Thursday was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Cincinnati Reds.

Silva had arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips in his pitching elbow on March 4. He was 0-1 with a 1.13 ERA in 10 appearances on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville of the

International League.

Silva, acquired from Pittsburgh last December for minor league pitcher Ben Shaffar, was 3-3 with a 6.76 ERA in 26 relief appearances for the Pirates last season.

The Reds had an open roster spot after pitcher Luis Pineda was optioned to Louisville on Wednesday.