FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Pirates' starting rotation plans have hit an unexpected snag just before the start of the season, as JT Brubaker is dealing with forearm/elbow discomfort that will likely cause him to start the season on the injured list.
The injury happened between his last start on March 21 and his scheduled start Monday, when Brubaker told the team he is not recovering the way he normally would after a start. The Pirates are still learning about the injury, but it's going to most likely push back the start of his season, with Derek Shelton saying it's a "fair assessment" that he could start on the IL.