For much of the 2019 season the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen has struggled. The last two weeks the ‘pen has been better. Entering play Monday, the Pirates ranked in the top 3 in the National League in bullpen ERA, FIP, strikeout rate, and fewest home runs allowed since June 11th. However, the team can still use another bullpen arm.
As the old saying goes, ‘you can never have too much pitching.’ This saying remains true and always will in the game of baseball. Due to this, the Pirates should take a flier on reliever Matt Wisler.