Pittsburgh Pirates: Previewing the Left-Handed Starting Pitching Market
The Pirates have signed one LHP SP every off-season in Ben Cherington's reign, so what does this year's market look like?
By Noah Wright
Jordan Montgomery
If there is one lefty veteran who might still be in the Pirates’ price range and would be a major rotation upgrade, it would be Jordan Montgomery. Monty has a 3.46 ERA, 3.63 FIP, and 1.23 WHIP. His 21.2% strikeout rate and 6.5% walk rate are both nearly in line with his career averages.
But his 0.87 HR/9 rate has been the best of his career thus far. The lefty is basically pitching to his career norms and has consistently been both solid and durable. If I had to choose one free agent to go atop of my Pirates FA wishlist, it would be Montgomery.