Prior to the start of the 2019 season the starting rotation figured to be the main strength for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In fact, the team was expected to have one of the best rotations in the National League. With a core four of Jameson Taillon, Chris Archer, Trevor Williams, and Joe Musgrove it was easy to see why.
Well, the injury bug had other ideas. Taillon and Williams are currently on the injured list. Archer has spent time on the IL, as has the surprising Jordan Lyles.