Back at the start of April, when the 2023 MLB season kicked off, the Pittsburgh Pirates were doing Pittsburgh Pirate things. They lost their first two games, mustering a paltry three total runs. Their Opening Day starter, free-agent acquisition Rich Hill, lost despite seven strikeouts. Their other free-agent acquisition, Vince Velasquez, took the L in their second game. It seemed like we were heading down another lost season for the Bucs.
The Pirates sit 17-8 atop the NL Central, fresh off an 8-1 shellacking of the Dodgers . Sure, it's only April and the MLB season is LONG, but let's examine what's fueling the Pirates' early success, and see if fantasy managers can capitalize.
The last time the Pirates lost back-to-back games? That aforementioned two-game series against Cincinnati, back in opening week. Of course, his 1.25 WHIP speaks with an ominous tone; he's still walking too many batters, and his BABIP might take a downward turn once things regulate. With that said, Keller's advanced stats are likely inflated by his history of abysmal production, so while his xERA is 4.17, I don't expect it finish the season that high.
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