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JT Brubaker ‘likely’ to start season on IL; Pirates stuck with rotation decision

Related Topics: J.T. Brubaker, Derek Shelton

The 2023 season hasn’t even started yet but the Pittsburgh Pirates will be without one of their primary starters for a lengthy period of time.

Manager Derek Shelton told reporters Monday morning that starting pitcher JT Brubaker will “more than likely” start the year on the injured list, as he deals with right elbow/forearm discomfort.

JT Brubaker dealing with right elbow/forearm discomfort. Derek Shelton said he’ll more than likely start the year on the IL.

— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) March 27, 2023

Brubaker has a 0-2 record and 5.