The Pittsburgh Pirates weren’t very good in most areas in 2021, but if there was an area that could be considered a strength, it was most likely the bullpen. It’s important to note that last year’s save leader Richard Rodriguez is no longer with the team. He was traded in July to the Atlanta Braves. Nonetheless, the bullpen is returning a lot of familiar names from last season.
The Main Names
Chris Stratton
The 30-year-old Stratton is one of the the most experienced arms in the bullpen, and the righty is a former first-round draft pick of the San Francisco Giants.