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Strikes out six in no-decision Brubaker allowed two runs on four hits and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Brewers. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact After holding the Brewers scoreless through three innings, a single and double led to a run for Milwaukee in the fourth. The right-hander began the fifth, but was bounced after allowing another double and RBI single. The six-strikeout outing marked a step in the right direction for Brubaker, who now has a 4.80 ERA on the campaign. Brubaker is scheduled to face Milwaukee once again Friday.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders three earned runs Brubaker allowed three earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one across three innings Tuesday against Cleveland. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Brubaker held Cleveland scoreless through two innings. However, he ran into trouble in his final frame, allowing a leadoff double before loading the bases and allowing a two-RBI single to Carlos Santana to account for the majority of the damage. This was Brubaker's second major-league start, though he has not worked more than three innings in any contest this season. Between a workload as both a starter and reliever, he has a 4.91 ERA with a 10:6 K:BB across 11 frames this season.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: JT Brubaker Looks to Continue His Success JT Brubaker will start for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night as he looks to continue his early season su...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Draws another start Brubaker is slated to start Tuesday's home game against the Indians, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Brubaker wasn't impressive in his first MLB start back on Aug. 6 against the Twins (three runs allowed on four hits and two walks over three innings), but Joe Musgrove's (triceps) recent move to the injured list along with the Pirates' lack of appealing alternatives will be enough for the right-hander to earn another turn through the rotation. He'll tentatively line up for a two-start week, with his second start set to come Aug. 23 against the Brewers in Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Works three innings Brubaker allowed three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two across three innings Thursday against the Twins. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Brubaker made his first major-league start against one of the toughest lineups in the league. He scuffled immediately, surrendering a three-run home run to Miguel Sano in the first frame. He did settle in a bit from there, working two scoreless innings to close his outing. Brubaker ended his day at 52 pitches, though it was announced prior to the game that he was not expected to shoulder a full workload. He may have the chance to work a bit deeper in his next start, currently projected to come on Tuesday at St. Louis.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

First start on tap Brubaker is set to make his first career start in the major leagues Thursday afternoon against the Twins.

Impact He's been one of the team's pleasant surprises in the early going, compiling five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in two relief outings. Brubaker was named Pittsburgh's minor league pitcher of the year in 2018 when he registered a 2.81 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 131:44 K:BB in 154 innings. He's coming back from a forearm strain that sidelined him for most of 2019, however, making it highly likely that the organization will limit his innings.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brubaker making most of Bucs opportunity Any other year, JT Brubaker’s parents likely would have made arrangements to be at PNC Park on Thursday. The right-hander is going to make h...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • MLB.COM

Entering rotation Brubaker will start Thursday against the Twins, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brubaker will step into the rotation spot left vacant by Mitch Keller's oblique injury. It's not yet clear how many starts Keller is expected to miss. Brubaker made his big-league debut this season and has appeared twice out of the bullpen, striking out seven and walking just one over five scoreless innings.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good again Saturday Brubaker allowed one hit and one walk in three scoreless relief innings Saturday. He struck out three Cubs batters in a 4-3 loss.

Impact The rookie is a candidate to take Mitch Keller's spot in the rotation, though the team could also choose to break up the piggyback combo of Steven Brault and Chad Kuhl. Brubaker has proven to be one of the bright spots in an otherwise dismal start for Pittsburgh. He has seven strikeouts in five scoreless innings.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good Saturday, may replace Keller Brubaker allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three in three scoreless relief innings Saturday in the Pirates' 4-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Per Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic, Brubaker looks like the top candidate to take Mitch Keller's spot in the rotation, as the latter is likely headed for the injured list after exiting his start Saturday with left side discomfort. With seven strikeouts through five scoreless innings over his first two big-league appearances, Brubaker has proven to be one of the bright spots in an otherwise dismal start to the season for Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: What to do With JT Brubaker JT Brubaker was developed as a starter. But could he be more valuable to the Pittsburgh Pirates as a high-leverage relief pitcher? On Sunday...

JULY 28, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Looks good in debut Brubaker made his major league debut Sunday against St. Louis, striking out four in two scoreless innings of a 5-1 win. He allowed three hits without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander whiffed all four lefties he faced with swinging third strikes, courtesy of a nasty slider. That said, he posted just a 7.3 K/9 in 119 Triple-A innings in 2018. Brubaker missed nearly all of 2019 with a right forearm strain. His career 3.60 ERA in the minor leagues is promising, however, and while the peripherals don't stand out, he could move into the starting rotation before season's end.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE