The Pirates’ rotation, anchored by Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft and Jared Jones, posted a seventh‑place ERA last season and has drawn praise from former All‑Star Dan Plesac.
Plesac compared the group to the early‑1990s Atlanta Braves, noting the potential for a dynasty‑style run, and said he feels more excited about the upcoming season than he has in four or five years.