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Pittsburgh Pirates Free Agent Target: Ervin Santana

As the offseason carries on the Pittsburgh Pirates continue to look for a fifth starting pitcher. The team has mentioned potentially using an opener this season, but, ultimately, their best option would be to add a fifth starting pitcher.

Jordan Lyles could be the team’s fifth starting pitcher. And Neal Huntington has said Lyles will compete for the fifth. However, Lyles is better as a reliever than a starter and would be better served pitching in middle relief.

A potential free agent target for the Pirates could be veteran righty Ervin Santana. The 36-year-old Santana is coming off an injury riddled season for the Minnesota Twins in 2018, but could still have value for a team like the Pirates in 2019.