One of the most valuable trade pieces that the Pittsburgh Pirates have is starting pitcher Joe Musgrove. Since arriving in Pittsburgh in the Gerrit Cole trade, Musgrove has established himself as a solid starting pitcher with improving numbers.
Between 2018 and 2019, the right hander posted a 4.28 ERA, but a 3.72 FIP, 1.20 WHIP, he walked just 5.1% of the batters he faced, allowed home runs at a solid 1.04 per 9 rate, and has posted a deserved run average (DRA) below 4.00 in both seasons. In 2018, his DRA was 3.43 and his DRA the following year was 3.