The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a roster transaction before Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Managing burgeoning arms and potential innings limits forces the Pittsburgh Pirates to deploy three long relievers.

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting rotation should be a strength again during the 2026 season. Who will snag the team’s fifth (and potentially final) spot in the group after the likely quartet of Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler and Braxton Ashcraft though? Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said on Friday that […]

Reinforcements are coming. Pirates target starting pitching depth, eyeing free agents and internal talent to bolster a strong rotation.

This is a disappointing outcome for Urquidy.

José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their $1.5 million, one-year contract on Wednesday. A 30-year-old right-hander, Urquidy adds depth to a Pirates pitching staff headed by NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and gives the team roster flexibility because he can be optioned to the minor leagues. Urquidy had Tommy John surgery on June 5, 2024, while with Houston.

Twice Tommy John surgery couldn't stop him. The Pirates sign Jose Urquidy, betting on his comeback after a dominant winter performance.

The Pirates turned to another former Houston Astros pitcher in free agency. On Thursday, the Pirates signed right-hander Jose Urquidy.