• Hits shelf Thursday
    The Pirates placed Holderman (illness) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Holderman was set back in spring training by a bout with a virus, but he's expected to throw a live batting practice session this week and should soon head to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin a rehab assignment. The right-hander proved to be one of Pittsburgh's more reliable relievers in his first full season in the organization in 2023, compiling a 3.86 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB in 56 innings. Rotowire.com 3 minutes ago
     
  • Goes on 15-day IL
    The Pirates placed Mlodzinski on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation.

    Advice: Mlodzinski won't open the season on the Pirates' 26-man active roster, but he could be ready to return from the IL when first eligible April 9. The right-hander has already resumed throwing off a mound and is expected to throw a live batting practice session later this week, according to MLB.com. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
  • Dazzles in Opening Day win
    Skubal (1-0) tossed six scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the White Sox. He allowed three hits and struck out six.

    Advice: Skubal left after tossing 83 pitches, and if it wasn't his first start of the season, he may have been allowed to go longer as he was dominant while in the contest. The southpaw compiled a 2.80 ERA and 0.90 WHIP across 15 outings last year, which got off to a delayed start due to left flexor tendon surgery in August of 2022. If Skubal can stay healthy and log a full workload in 2024, he could be in line for a true breakout campaign as Detroit's ace. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
     
  • Unavailable on Opening Day
    Bednar was unavailable to pitch Thursday against the Marlins due to ongoing rehab from a lat injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Advice: Bednar was sidelined for much of spring training with a lat issue, though he managed to make his Grapefruit League debut March 21 while making an additional appearance on March 24. He hasn't been placed on the injured list, so presumably, Pittsburgh expects him to be ready to retake the mound quickly. Rotowire.com 20 minutes ago
     
  • Jose Hernandez records extra-inning save Thursday
    Jose Hernandez tossed a perfect 12th inning on Thursday against the Marlins to record his first save of the season.

    Advice: Hernandez got the call to guard a one-run lead in the 12th inning of Thursday’s Opening Day marathon against the Marlins just a few hours after getting the call back to the majors with Roansy Contreras on paternity leave. He’s unlikely to net any additional save chances moving forward. Rotoworld 22 minutes ago
  • Mitch Keller struggles in no-decision vs. Marlins
    Mitch Keller was charged with five runs (four earned) over 5 2/3 innings on Thursday in a no-decision against the Marlins.

    Advice: Keller was touched up for seven hits, but managed to keep the ball in the yard, which was enough to give the Pirates’ bullpen a shot in an eventual extra-inning marathon win. He finished with just three strikeouts and also issued a pair of walks. He’ll face off against the Nationals on Tuesday in a road matchup. Rotoworld 22 minutes ago
     
  • Jesús Luzardo strikes out eight in Opening Day gem
    Jesús Luzardo recorded eight strikeouts and allowed two runs over five innings on Thursday in a no-decision against the Pirates.

    Advice: Luzardo generated 18 swinging strikes, including 10 on his slider alone, and limited Pittsburgh’s potent offense to just a two-run homer from Bryan Reynolds over five frames. The 26-year-old southpaw is in line for a tasty matchup on Tuesday against the Angels. Rotoworld 23 minutes ago
     
  • Stumbles early
    Cortes didn't factor into the decision Thursday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over five innings in a 5-4 win over Houston. He struck out five.

    Advice: The Astros got to Cortes early Thursday, scoring three runs in the opening inning before Jake Meyers led off the second with a solo homer. While it looked like the game could get out of hand, Cortes recovered to set down 12 of the final 13 batters he faced, ultimately winding up with a no-decision as the Yankees scored five unanswered runs in a comeback win. New York is hoping for a bounce-back campaign from Cortes after he made just 12 starts last year, going 5-2 with a 4.97 ERA. The left-hander is tentatively lined up for a road matchup with the Diamondbacks in his next outing. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
     
  • Trevor Stephan out 12-16 months after elbow surgery
    Trevor Stephan will be out 12-16 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

    Advice: Stephan was placed on the 60-day injured prior to Thursday’s Opening Day contest and will miss the entire 2024 season. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago