Fansided · Feb 27
Pirates' rotation just drew stunning comparison from former MLB All-Star
Sep 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesFor all the offseason questions that faced the Pittsburgh Pirates, we arrive at spring training still without the answers we wanted in the starting rotation. The Pirates thinned out their starting pitching depth, shipping out Mike Burrows and Johan Oviedo in exchange for offensive firepower. The expectation was that they'd add a reliable veteran to solidify the group.