During the 2019 season the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff struggle. This was especially true for the starting rotation which was among the worst in all of baseball. These struggles played a role in long time pitching coach Ray Searage losing job when the season ended.
One pitcher the Pirate pitching staff was without during their tumultuous 2019 campaign was righty Chad Kuhl. This was due to Kuhl missing the season as he rehabbed from Tommy John Surgery. However, barring any sort of set back, Kuhl will be ready for Spring Training when pitchers and catchers report to Bradenton next month.