While the back end of the Pirate bullpen is in good hands with pitchers such as Felipe Rivero, George Kontos, and A.J. Schugel, the team’s middle relief is in need of a boost this off-season. One available player that could provide the Pirate bullpen this boost is right-handed reliever Hector Rondon.
The 29-year-old Rondon was non-tendered by the Cubs over the weekend making him a free agent. This move was made after Rondon had an up-and-down 2017 season. However, his three previous seasons he was excellent making him a potential reclamation project for the Pirates.