Perrotto: Pirates’ Depth Taking Hits in One Area (+)

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Apr 13, 2023
JT Brubaker, Keiner Delgado, Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates starter JT Brubaker pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)

PITTSBURGH – Terry Francona has a line he uses over and over about the importance of pitching depth.

“Just when you think you have enough pitching, get more,” the Cleveland Guardians manager says.

That applies to the Pittsburgh Pirates after a couple of rough weeks on the injury front.

During the final days of spring training, the Pirates placed right-hander JT Brubaker on the injured list with elbow/forearm discomfort. That was an ominous sign and, sure enough, the 29-year-old underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery Wednesday.

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