JT Brubaker

The Pirates have traded JT Brubaker to the Yankees for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact

Brubaker opened the season on the 60-day IL after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He'll likely wind up being an option in the middle innings out of the bullpen for the Yankees by June or July.

The Pirates placed JT Brubaker on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Brubaker is expected to miss at least the first half of the season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. This move opened up a roster spot for Canaan Smith-Njigba.

JT Brubaker (elbow) is expected to begin the season on the IL.

Fantasy Impact

Brubaker is dealing with elbow and forearm discomfort in his throwing arm, which is "more than likely" to land the righty on the IL according to Pirates manager Derek Shelton. Brubaker finished second on the Pittsburgh pitching staff with 144 innings in 2022, posting a 4.69 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 22.8 K% over 28 starts.

JT Brubaker allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings during Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Brubaker (3-11) let up a homer in each the fifth and sixth as St. Louis tied the game, taking away his chance to pick up the win. The righty's ERA stands at 4.36 as he is schedule to face the Mets in New York later this week.

JT Brubaker allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out five across 5 1/3 innings during Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Brubaker (3-11) bounced back from his most recent start to yield two runs, something his done in three of his past four starts. The righy was pulled from the game after 91 pitches and with the score tied at three. Brubaker is in line to take the mound against St. Louis this weekend.