The Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher needs a good outing in Spring Training.
PITTSBURGH — José Urquidy hasn't had the Spring Training he has wanted from the mound, but he'll get another shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates in their upcoming game. Urquidy starts for the Pirates as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Fla.
on March 15, marking his third start in the Grapefruit League and fourth start in Spring Training.Urquidy to a one-year, $1.5 million deal, giving him a chance at that final spot in the starting rotation and a reunion with pitching coachat LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. on Feb. 26, where he gave up three earned runs in the second inning, only getting four outs, which included a scoreless first inning. His other Grapefruit League start was against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. on March 9. Urquidy pitched into the fourth inning, but gave up solo home runs to Giancarlo Stanton on a hanging curveball and four-seam fastball in the top of the zone, plus an RBI-double, as he allowed three earned runs over 3.2 innings of work with no strikeouts.in an exhibition at LECOM Park back on March 3, where he threw three scoreless innings, giving up just two hits and a walk, while getting three strikeouts in the 7-1 victory Urquidy has mostly relied on his four-seam fastball, but has also gone with his changeup and curveball as well for offspeed. His sinker and cutter have also given him some other pitches to use at times.One of the more interesting things about Urquidy is that he pitches better against left-handed batters than right-handed batters, especially considering he is a right-handed pitcher. His split in his last full season in 2023 was a .215 batting average against lefties compared to a .293 batting average against righties. Urquidy is the most veteran option for the fifth and final spot in the rotation and a strong start vs. the Rays will give him the chance to show he can do that from the beginning of the season and onward.is back at shortstop for the Pirates for his 11th start of Spring Training and will hit ninth in the batting order for a second time. Mar 9, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin runs to second base on a two-rbi double against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Spencer Horwitz makes his first start at second base for the Pirates in Spring Training. He started there once in 2025 against the Atlanta Braves in the penultimate game of the regular season. Nick Yorke makes his 12th start in Spring Training and his first in the outfield, taking over left field. He has featured almost exclusively in the infield for Pittsburgh. Brandon Lowe is the designated hitter for the Pirates, his first start there in Spring Training, after making eight starts at second base. Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!Dominic writes for Pittsburgh Pirates On SI, Pittsburgh Panthers Pn SI and also, Pittsburgh Steelers On SI. A Pittsburgh native, Dominic grew up watching Pittsburgh Sports and wrote for The Pitt News as an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, covering Pitt Athletics. He would write for Pittsburgh Sports Now after college and has years of experience covering sports across Pittsburgh.Harrison Bader Left a Dent on a Food Truck After Hitting First Home Run As a GiantLivvy Dunne Was Every Pirates Fan Cheering on Paul Skenes in Final Start of Season
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