Left-hander Steven Brault will make his second start of the 2018 season Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Brault, who began the season in the Pirates’ bullpen, made a strong spot start Thursday in place of Joe Musgrove, who is on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
“Musgrove hasn’t picked up a ball and won’t pick up a ball for seven days,” manager Clint Hurdle said. “He’s not going to start his return-to-throw program until we get to Wrigley. So Steven’s in line, Steven pitched well, Steven competed. I think he'll have more confidence the next time out.