Musgrove (1-3, 2.63) needs to give the Pirates length to spell a tired bullpen, which made a couple moves in preparation of this game. Keone Kela was placed on the IL with right shoulder inflammation (retroactive to May 6) and Tyler Lyons was designated for assignment. Clay Holmes was recalled from AAA and Montana DuRapau’s contract was selected to take their spots.
The Cards will counter with Michael Wacha (2-0, 5.17). Wacha has struggled this season, but he has done well against the Bucs recently. In his last five outings against the Bucs, he has three quality starts, a 2.