Pirates Pivot to Bullpen-by-Committee | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates are turning to a bullpen-by-committee strategy as Braxton Ashcraft goes on the injured list, with Mitch Keller also sidelined—forcing them to rely on their deep relief corps for the final stretch. GM Ben Cherington says recent success in a bullpen game against the White Sox proves this approach can work, even if it’s not always perfect. They’ve got two scheduled bullpen games against Milwaukee, starting with promising righty Lake Bachar, followed by a mix of veterans and rookies to cover innings. Despite a shaky outing against the Cubs, they’re confident their versatile bullpen can deliver wins when it matters most. 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/pirates-reveal-pitching-plan-without-112429746.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41f9efe6f17abf8e Report issues to [email protected].