The Pittsburgh Pirates had a clear need when the offseason started: Left-handed pitching.
They entered the offseason without a single lefty on the roster — starter or reliever.
The free agent signing of Jarlin Garcia was followed by the Rule 5 selection of Jose Hernandez, giving them two lefty relievers on the roster.
A few minor league signings later, and the Pirates will have five total left-handed relievers in camp this spring. While the first two have a leg up on the competition, it’s no where near a guarantee.
Here are each of the left-handed relief pitchers in camp, and what they could bring to the major league roster.