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SP1 - RHP Paul Skenes 22yo entering his 2nd season with Pittsburgh and overall. Coming off being named an All-Star and NL Rookie of the Year the sky is the limit for this young ace. Skenes is a true ace that should be able to lead Pittsburgh for a decade plus and bring home a World Series before he hangs it up.

SP2 - RHP Mitch Keller 28yo entering his 7th season all with Pittsburgh.

SP3 - LHP Joey Wentz 27yo entering his 2nd season with Pittsburgh and 4th overall. Claimed off waivers last season and showed a little promise coming out of the bullpen but will have a chance to hold down a rotation spot to start the season.

SP4 - LHP Andrew Heaney 33yo entering his 1st season with Pittsburgh and 12th overall. Solid veteran presence in the rotation that holds a respectable career ERA of 4.46.

SP5 - RHP Braxton Ashcraft 25yo rookie. Braxton wins the 5th spot and will get a long look while both Jared Jones and Johan Oviedo recover from injury. Much less pressure than Skenes to succeed but this is the big leagues and the former 2nd round pick will need to perform well to stay in the rotation and on the active roster.