The Pittsburgh Pirates’ left-handed pitching depth is rather shallow at the major league level, especially in the bullpen. They have top prospect Hunter Barco, but they’ll likely want to keep him as a starter. That leaves trade deadline acquisition Evan Sisk as the lone holdover, after recent 40-man roster addition Tyler Samaniego got dealt to the Red Sox. This could change, of course. We can't deny that general manager Ben Cherington also loves signing veteran left-handed starters on low-cost deals. Even if it’s not a wise choice to do so this year, Cherington can both add a veteran lefty with starting experience and a bullpen arm by going after Sean Newcomb.
The one veteran left-handed pitcher who should be on Pirates' free agent radar
