During the offseason, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed veteran reliever Tyler Lyons to a minor league contract. The left-handed pitcher had spent his entire professional career with the St. Louis Cardinals. This was before being designated for assignment by the Red Birds last summer.
Despite being signed to a minor league contract, Lyons was going to be given a legitimate chance to make the Opening Day roster for the Pittsburgh Pirates. So far this spring, Lyons has been impressive and he has done all he can do to earn a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.