The Pittsburgh Pirates have prioritized improving their offense this offseason, trading young starters Mike Burrows and Johan Oviedo for players like Brandon Lowe and Jhostynxon Garcia, leaving a gap in their rotation. Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, and Mitch Keller are secure in their spots, with Braxton Ashcraft also contending for a role despite limited experience. Carmen Mlodzinski, Thomas Harrington, and Hunter Barco are candidates for the fifth starter position, with the possibility of signing a veteran left-handed pitcher like Patrick Corbin to fill the void. Jared Jones, recovering from UCL surgery, may not be ready for Opening Day, prompting the need for additional options in the rotation.
