Hunter Barco - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nursing arm injury Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that Barco was removed from his last start Friday at Triple-A Indianapolis due to an apparent left elbow or triceps injury, Colin Beazle...

Impact Barco is scheduled to meet with Pirates team doctors Monday, at which time a formal diagnosis for his injury should be made. The 25-year-old lefty has posted a 5.46 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB over 31.1 innings in nine appearances at Triple-A since being demoted April 29.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Pirates optioned Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Barco threw 84 pitches while allowing five runs over 4.2 innings in an extended relief outing in Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals. The left-hander will likely rejoin the rotation at Indianapolis.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Barco eats innings for Bucs out of bullpen after Ashcraft's long-ball issues PITTSBURGH – Pirates No. 4 prospect Hunter Barco landed in Pittsburgh less than 30 minutes prior to Tuesday night’s first pitch. In Memphis...

APRIL 29 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Pirates recalled Barco from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Pirates optioned Wilber Dotel to Triple-A Indianapolis. Barco made Pittsburgh's Opening Day roster this season and appeared in four games out of the bullpen, registering a 6.43 ERA, 2.14 WHIP and 5:7 K:BB across seven innings before he was sent down two weeks ago.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Manager Explains Hunter Barco Decision PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first change to their pitching staff since Opening Day, which changes the outlook of their bu...

APRIL 14 • SI.COM

Pirates make frustrating bullpen move as obvious answer goes ignored The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned Hunter Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday in a move that, in itself, isn't shocking. But the reasoning...

APRIL 13 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Optioned to Indianapolis The Pirates optioned Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Barco cracked the Opening Day roster as a long reliever, but he was used sparingly and didn't pitch well on those occasions, allowing seven runs (five earned) with a 5:7 K:BB over seven innings of work. The southpaw will likely join the rotation at Indianapolis, where he can get stretched back out and wait for another opportunity in the majors.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz homers twice, O'Hearn and Reynolds also go deep as Pirates beat Reds 8-3

Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O’Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

'A perfect storm' leaves Pirates out in the cold in extras NEW YORK -- The Pirates and Mets found themselves in a pitchers' duel late Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. It ended in the bottom of the 1...

MARCH 29 • MLB.COM

Luis Robert Jr. is off to a rousing start with the Mets after arriving in an offseason trade

Luis Robert Jr. is making quite a first impression at Citi Field

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Jason Mackey's nine observations: Tough night for Hunter Barco in walk-off loss NEW YORK — At some point in his career, Hunter Barco may look back on Saturday’s game as a pivotal moment, an area that helped him grow. But...

MARCH 29 • MLB.COM

Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inning

Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the New York Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

'It's go time': Pirates pitching staff in position to provide plenty of intrigue BRADENTON, Fla. -- Hunter Barco bought it. Hook, line and -- appropriate for his offseason -- sinker. Pirates manager Don Kelly called Barco...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

Pirates send veteran pitcher Mike Clevinger to the minors after a so-so spring training

The Pittsburgh Pirates have assigned veteran right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger to their minor league camp

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Makes Opening Day roster Barco has made the Pirates' Opening Day roster, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Barco has been trending up, making his big-league debut at the end of last season and following that up with a strong spring training. The 25-year-old lefty had a 2.89 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB in 9.1 innings in Grapefruit League play. Carmen Mlodzinski won the fifth starter spot, but Barco and Jose Urquidy also made the club in long-relief roles. It's possible the Pirates have Barco piggyback another starter the first time through the rotation.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Why Hunter Barco's New Pitch Mix Matters More Than His Spring ERA PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco has a big season ahead of him and underwent an important winter, focused on...

MARCH 14 • SI.COM

Pirates Rookie Showcasing Completely New Arsenal In Spring Training Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Hunter Barco is debuting multiple new pitches in spring training as part of his overhauled arsenal.

MARCH 13 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

New pitch mix Barco added a changeup, sweeper and sinker to his pitch mix this offseason, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Impact Barco featured a fastball, spltter and slider during his brief big-league debut at the end of 2025, but believed he needed to add to his arsenal to stick in the rotation. He threw six changeups among his 57 pitches in Saturday's Grapefruit League outing against the Tigers, during which he surrendered three earned runs across three innings while striking out three and walking one. Despite the bumpy outing, Barco showed improved control, registering his first appearance of the spring without giving up multiple free passes.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates prospect Barco added THREE new pitches to arsenal BRADENTON, Fla. -- When Hunter Barco left Pittsburgh and flew south for the winter, an encouraging MLB debut and strong Minor League season...

MARCH 7 • MLB.COM

Hunter Barco levels up pitch mix as Pirates rotation spot looms There’s a job open in the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation, and Hunter Barco is forcing his way into the conversation. When he tossed three score...

MARCH 3 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Mixed results early in spring Barco allowed no hits and walked two while striking out three across 3.0 scoreless innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact This marked Barco's first start of the spring and second appearance of the exhibition season. He's completed 4.1 innings without allowing an earned run while striking out six, though he's also walked five. Barco is likely on the outside looking in for a rotation spot to begin the regular season due to the signing of Jose Urquidy, but he should have the chance to make an impact at some point in 2026.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne's Super Bowl "game plan" garners sweet reaction from Hunter Barco's fiancee Mandy While Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes reported for the team's Spring Training ahead of the 2026 season, his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, enjoyed the Super Bowl festivities last wee...

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne steals the spotlight in adorable Minnie Mouse ears while cozying up with Pirates' Hunter Barco's fiancée Paul Skenes' girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, is connecting with Pittsburgh Pirates' wives and girlfriends during the offseason.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

The one veteran left-handed pitcher who should be on Pirates' free agent radar The Pittsburgh Pirates’ left-handed pitching depth is rather shallow at the Major League level, especially in the bullpen. They have top pro...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates have 40-man roster decisions to make on these 7 prospects For the Pirates to be successful, they’re always going to need a steady supply of talent from their farm system. Some top prospects were alr...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Cruz homers twice, O'Hearn and Reynolds also go deep as Pirates beat Reds 8-3

Luis Robert Jr. is off to a rousing start with the Mets after arriving in an offseason trade

Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inning

Pirates send veteran pitcher Mike Clevinger to the minors after a so-so spring training