The Pirates are hoping to receive more quality innings from Glasnow. He has only lasted through six innings in two of his eight starts. He did, however, produce a solid outing Thursday, limiting the Nationals to only three hits in five innings.
Dickey has allowed three earned runs or fewer in 7 of his first 8 starts and has pitched into the sixth in each of his past four outings. He has gained a better feel for his knuckleball of late and has had more success changing speeds with it.