Literally within hours of trading Ivan Nova to the Chicago White Sox at the Winter Meetings, the Pittsburgh Pirates inked veteran righty Jordan Lyles to a one-year contract. The 28-year-old Lyles comes to Pittsburgh after splitting the 2018 season with the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. Lyles has also pitched for the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies.
During his eight-year MLB career Lyles has worked as both a starting and relief pitcher. For much of his career Lyles has been a pitcher that has been maddening for MLB teams and fans alike. Despite possessing great stuff, Lyles has never been able to put it all together.