Expect this under-the-radar reliever to play a big role in the 2026 Pirates bullpen.
One of the moves the Pittsburgh Pirates made before the start of the 2025 season was acquiring right-hander Justin Lawrence from the Colorado Rockies. Lawrence was put on waivers by the Rockies at the beginning of March and was picked up by the Pirates just days later. Given his promising outlook and the sort of moves the Pirates made at the deadline, he looks like he could be in line to play a key role in their bullpen next season.