Pittsburgh Pirates Free Agent Target: Starting Pitcher Julio Teheran

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 25: Julio Teheran #49 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Houston Astros during game two of a doubleheader at Minute Maid Park on August 25, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Pirates won’t be very active in free agency because the team is simply not ready to win yet, however, they will be looking to add bounce back candidates and there’s a former two-time National League All-Star who could help the starting rotation.

After declining Chris Archer’s $11M club option, and the likely pending trade of Joe Musgrove, the Pittsburgh Pirates could most certainly use a starting pitcher to plug in to the rotation for the 2021…