Pirates Bullpen Among MLB's Worst, Team Needs Major Relief Help
Pittsburgh's late-inning relief corps has more losses than saves and one of the worst ERAs in franchise history, signaling an urgent need for upgrades.
The Pirates bullpen has recorded 23 losses against only 21 saves this season. Pittsburgh relievers have surrendered 187 runs in the 7th through 9th innings, the second-highest total in MLB. Their 4.83 ERA in those late innings ranks among the worst in franchise history. Beat reporter Alex Stumpf indicates the team requires a high-impact bullpen addition, not merely a depth move.
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