The Pirates season has come to a close finishing 82-80. The offense was the big story for the club this season with how dynamic and dominant they were at the plate. The pitching wasn’t terrible, but it also wasn’t the…
Ethan Coulehan reviews the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen performance following their 82-80 finish in the 2026 season, highlighting an inconsistent campaign that lacked an established closer. The unit finished 14th in MLB with a 4.01 ERA and totaled 41 saves. Yohan Ramírez provided stability with a 2.86 ERA over 66 appearances, while Mason Montgomery took over late in the season to lead the club with 18 saves alongside a 2.55 ERA.
Coulehan argues that Pittsburgh must aggressively target a reliable closer in the offseason to snap their playoff drought in 2027. The review notes major bullpen struggles, including the departures of Denis Santana and Camilo Doval, who were both designated for assignment after ineffective stints. Coulehan suggests using Montgomery and trade acquisition Luke Weaver in setup roles ahead of a newly acquired closer.
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