Since coming over to the Pirates last month, Manny Bañuelos has been a pretty solid option out of the bullpen. For someone who was picked up for cash considerations after being dumped by the Yankees, he has been a contributor.
That's what makes the sixth inning of Sunday's game at PNC Park tougher, as his out of character four-run outing was the difference in a 9-5 loss to the Reds.
"Just lack of command," Derek Shelton said. "Kind of an outlier."
Bañuelos had a bad game. He could be a good pitcher moving forward, a plus for someone acquired at such a low cost to the team.