The Pirates announced their Opening Day pitching staff, with Carmen Mlodzinski earning a rotation spot, while José Urquidy and Hunter Barco will start in the bullpen, and Mike Clevinger will be assigned to Triple-A. Mlodzinski, who had a solid spring with a 2.92 ERA, seeks to improve his performance with enhanced pitches. Urquidy, recovering from Tommy John surgery, will serve as a long reliever, and Barco’s role in the bullpen is unexpected but aims to build towards a starting position. Clevinger’s inability to secure a roster spot after a minor league deal leaves him in Triple-A, awaiting potential call-ups.
