Pirates need starting pitching to excel in 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates have their ace in Paul Skenes, but the rest of the rotation doesn’t look too shabby going into the 2025 campaign.

MLB.com writer Alex Stumpf points out how much the Pirates starting pitchers have grown as of late.

There’s a lot riding on the Pirates’ young staff, and it’s hard seeing them competing this season if their starting rotation isn’t one of the best in baseball. Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and Jared Jones are a solid 1-2-3, but eyes will be on Johan Oviedo as he comes back from Tommy John surgery and top prospect Bubba Chandler as he approaches the Majors.

Injuries have plagued the Pirates over the years, especially with the rotation. However, this year may have…