Carmen Mlodzinski’s Role Shift | Sports News

Carmen Mlodzinski’s role with the Pirates is shifting fast — from struggling starter to high-leverage bullpen weapon. After a rocky start where his strikeouts lagged and luck seemed to be masking his true value, the team moved him to relief. Now, in shorter, more impactful stints, he’s delivering more value than ever before. It’s a throwback to his earlier days as a long reliever, but this time, the Pirates want him to thrive in crunch-time moments — like Josh Hader did. Can he balance both roles? The answer could redefine his career — and the team’s bullpen strategy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carmen-mlodzinski-may-fit-pirates-172348418.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b0d1d285620773a Report issues to [email protected].