Way back when Spring Training began, the Pittsburgh Pirates were going to have decisions to make with their bullpen. Entering Grapefruit League play, relievers Chris Stratton, Clay Holmes, Dovydas Neverauskas, Michael Feliz, and Nick Burdi were all out of options. As a result, the team had a decision to make with each of these pitchers.
Early on in Grapefruit League action Holmes fractured his foot. As a result he was expected to miss 4-6 weeks and start the season on the inured list. However, MLB’s suspension of play and delay of the start of the regular season should give Holmes enough time to get healthy for whenever Opening Day rolls around.