The Pirates did a lot over the offseason to add to a struggling bullpen, hoping to build some depth so they don’t have to overwork their All-Star closer. One carry over that will look to earn a bullpen spot is Yohan Ramirez, a former waiver pickup from the Seattle Mariners.
It would be easy to overlook a middle reliever that was picked up in waiver claim, especially when the Pirates make so many claims over the course of the season.
Ramirez was one of few Pirates relievers who pitched well down the stretch, with a 3.