It remains to be seen if there will be a 2020 MLB season. Odds are, the owners and players will eventual reach a deal to prevent the loss of a season. But until that is official, fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates and every other MLB team are stuck waiting and hoping for the best.
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates revealed that right-handed starting pitcher Chris Archer has undergone thoracic outlet surgery. Due to this, if there is a 2020 season, Archer will miss the entirety of it. How does this news impact the Pirates’ starting rotation for any potential 2020 season?