The Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized their starting rotation for the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The group is headlined by right-handers Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller, who are expected to start on Opening Day and in the second game, respectively.
Following the top two, the rotation will include right-handers Jared Jones and rookie standout Bubba Chandler. The fifth spot is projected to go to left-hander Marco Gonzales, who is returning from injury. This alignment represents a mix of established talent and promising youth for the club.
The announcement, made by the team's front office, confirms the expected roles after a full spring training. The Pirates are relying on this core of pitchers to improve upon their performance from the previous season and compete in the National League Central division.
