Pirates need to add a veteran starting pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates, who possess a solid starting rotation featuring notable pitchers including Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, Mitch Keller, and Jared Jones, are being urged to add a veteran starting pitcher to strengthen their staff. The article, published on October 29, 2026, by Ethan Coulehan for Yahoo Sports, argues that despite the quality of their current rotation, an experienced arm is still needed. The piece comes in the context of the Pirates planning for their roster ahead of the next season.