Just about any way you slice it, the Pirates’ bullpen was a disaster in 2019. At least two dozen hurlers took the ball in relief at one time or another last season, and not many of them enjoyed success. Add to that a couple of fights and suspensions – and the horrible legal woes of erstwhile closer Felipe Vasquez -- and the whole thing was a mess.
Nearly a dozen pitchers wound up with ERAs at 7.00 or above – which has to be some kind of a record. Tyler Lyons led the parade with an 11.25 mark in three appearances.