The Pirates’ bullpen problems in 2022 are all pretty fresh in our minds at this point. The ‘pen wasn’t especially good for much of the year, but a 5.30 bullpen ERA from August 10 until season’s end will make an impression. So the question is what we can look forward to (OK, maybe not the best choice of words) for 2023.
There are lots of potential sources of relievers for the Pirates. In general terms, there are relievers already on the roster who are cheap. There are potential waiver claims, who are always cheap. There are prospects who can be called up and who’ll be cheap.