Pirates: Bullpen a Roller Coaster Ride

By William Mellott | May 13, 2016

May 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Members of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff stretch in the outfield before playing the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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A.J. Schugel

After starting the season in Indy, A.J. Schugel was called up to the Pirates midway through April. He is in his first year with the club, pitching for Arizona in 2015. Last season, Schugel struggled in five appearances, posting a 5.00 ERA. He has flashed some potential in 10 appearances for the Pirates, striking out 14. His ERA is a little high at 4.40, which is concerning, but he is only 26. Schugel still has a ways to go in developing into a top bullpen arm for the Pirates.

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