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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

Pirates face intriguing decision on young southpaw's 2026 role The Pirates' pitching factory continues to produce big-league arms, as left-hander Hunter Barco made his MLB debut (and was the winning pitc...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Late prospect promotions are sucking Pirates fans back into believing for 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Hunter Barco made his Major League debut on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, and he made franchise...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Top-100 Pirates prospect Hunter Barco has 'dream come true' in MLB debut CINCINNATI — As Hunter Barco ran out from the Great American Ball Park bullpen to make his major league debut, he gave himself a moment to s...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Earns win in debut Barco (1-0) allowed two hits in a scoreless inning to earn the win Tuesday against the Reds.

Impact Barco had his contract selected Tuesday and made his debut in the sixth inning. He allowed a pair of singles but ultimately escaped a jam by inducing a groundout. Barco may make one additional appearance out of the bullpen before the close of the season, and he could be in line to compete for a rotation spot to begin 2026.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates play spoiler and beat Reds; Hunter Barco earns win in MLB debut CINCINNATI — The Pirates played a meaningful September baseball game on Tuesday night. They made the opportunity count. The Pirates played s...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Called up to majors The Pirates selected Barco's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Barco has had an excellent season between Double-A Altoona and Indianapolis, collecting a 2.81 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 116:49 K:BB across 99.1 innings. The left-hander had been pitching mostly in relief lately with Indianapolis, and the Pirates are likely to break him in as a reliever at the big-league level.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates to promote No. 4 prospect Barco for Major League debut (source) PITTSBURGH – The Pirates are planning to select the contract of left-hander Hunter Barco ahead of their series against the Reds that begins...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Promotion on tap The Pirates are expected to call up Barco from Triple-A Indianapolis for the final week of the season, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact One of the top pitching prospects in the Pittsburgh system, Barco will move up to the majors after he compiled a 2.81 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 116:49 K:BB in 99.1 innings between stops at Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona this season. While the Pirates likely envision the 24-year-old lefty serving as a big-league starter in the long run, he made four of his final five appearances with Indianapolis in relief, so he'll most likely work out of the bullpen during his initial stint in the majors. With Pittsburgh cognizant of managing the workloads of young starters Bubba Chandler, Mike Burrows and Braxton Ashcraft as the season winds down, Barco could be an option to pitch multiple innings behind any of those pitchers when their turns in the rotation come up this week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Young Pirates Prospect Turning Heads In Minor Leagues The Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system is loaded with pitching talent. Bubba Chanlder recently debuted and headlines the group, but 2025 draft...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Pirates farm report for June 29, 2025: Hunter Barco allows 1 hit, strikes out 7 in Indy victory INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 46-34) rallied for a 3-2 victory over Omaha (Royals). LHP Hunter Barco (3.69) allowed one run on one hit with seven...

JUNE 29, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pirates farm report for June 18, 2025: Esmerlyn Valdez belts 17th homer for Greensboro INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 41-28) and Columbus (Guardians) were suspended by rain with Columbus leading 4-3 in the third. The game will be comp...

JUNE 19, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pirates farm report: Hunter Barco dominant again in return from mild shoulder sprain Down on the farm is a recurring notebook highlighting the past week of baseball throughout the Pirates minor league system. All rankings are...

JUNE 2, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Back from IL Barco (shoulder) was activated from the 7-day injured list by Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Barco was diagnosed with a mild muscle strain in his left shoulder last week but missed just 10 days of action. The 24-year-old left-hander has made eight starts at Triple-A this season and has turned in a microscopic 0.89 ERA and 11.9 K/9 across 30.1 innings of work. Barco is viewed as one of the organization's top pitching prospects.

JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with strained shoulder The Pirates announced Wednesday that Barco has been diagnosed with a mild muscle strain in his left shoulder, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Triple-A Indianapolis placed Barco on its 7-day injured list Sunday, but the 24-year-old isn't expected to be headed for an extended absence. He's since resumed throwing out to 120 feet after suffering the injury, which bodes well for his chances of returning to action at Indianapolis before the end of the month or perhaps in early June. Barco made two starts for the Triple-A club since being promoted earlier this month after opening the season with a 34:7 K:BB over 25.2 scoreless frames in six starts with Double-A Altoona.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with strained shoulder The Pirates announced Wednesday that Barco has been diagnosed with a mild muscle strain in his left shoulder, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Triple-A Indianapolis placed Barco on its 7-day injured list Sunday, but the 24-year-old isn't expected to be headed for an extended absence. He's since resumed throwing after suffering the injury, which bodes well for his chances of returning to action at Indianapolis before the end of the month or perhaps in early June. Barco has made two starts for the Triple-A club since being promoted earlier this month after opening the season with a 34:7 K:BB over 25.2 scoreless innings over six starts with Double-A Altoona.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down at Triple-A Triple-A Indianapolis placed Barco on its 7-day injured list Sunday due to an unspecified injury.

Impact Barco sustained the injury at some point during his most recent start for Indianapolis last Thursday, when he was lifted midway through the first inning after allowing two earned runs on one hit and three walks. The 24-year-old lefty had enjoyed a strong start to the season prior to that outing, producing a 0.30 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB across 30 innings over his seven starts between Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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