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Francisco Liriano SP PIT
6 Days Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Francisco Liriano improved to 2-0 after limiting the Brewers to one run in 5 2/3 innings on Thursday.

Liriano pretty much matched his first start tonight. That his 1.55 WHIP is pretty much a match for a 1.64 ERA suggests he's not pitching that especially well, but he does have 16 strikeouts in 11 innings. He's capable of remaining a decent mixed-league starter while healthy.

Francisco Liriano SP PIT
11 Days Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Francisco Liriano made his season debut Saturday against the Mets and allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings as part of a 11-2 victory.

Liriano scattered six hits while striking out nine and walking a pair. The lone run scored on an RBI single by Marlon Byrd with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning. He'll have a tougher test against the Brewers next week, but Liriano's strikeout potential should make him an asset in most mixed leagues. He could benefit by pitching in the National League, so give him a shot if he's sitting on the waiver wire.

Francisco Liriano SP PIT
11 Days Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Pirates activated LHP Francisco Liriano from the 15-day disabled list.

Francisco Liriano SP PIT
21 Days Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Wednesday that Francisco Liriano (arm) is on track to make his season debut on May 11 against the Mets.

Liriano, who is working his way back from a fractured right (non-throwing) arm, has a 3.24 ERA and 27/3 K/BB ratio in 16 2/3 innings through four rehab outings. With his strikeout ability, he could make for a decent DL-stash in deeper mixed leagues.

Francisco Liriano SP PIT
28 Days Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Francisco Liriano (arm) is on schedule to make his Pirates' debut on May 10 against the Mets.

Liriano has made two rehab starts and is scheduled for three more. He'll up his pitch count to 80 on Thursday, 90 next Tuesday and 100 on May 5 before being cleared to start on May 10 if all goes well. The left-hander is coming back from a broken right humerus bone.

Francisco Liriano SP PIT
1 Month Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Francisco Liriano (arm) is expected to make three more rehab starts.

Liriano's 30-day rehab window started Monday, when he struck out six over three perfect innings for High-A Bradenton. The left-hander should be ready to join the Pirates' rotation in early May.

Francisco Liriano SP PIT
1 Month Pittsburgh Pirates Comment

Francisco Liriano (arm) struck out six over three perfect innings Monday in his first minor league rehab start with High-A Bradenton.

Nice to see for Liriano, who is currently working his way back from a fractured right (non-throwing) arm. He'll likely need at least two more outings before being cleared to join the Pirates' starting rotation, but he makes for a worthwhile stash in NL-only leagues and even in some deeper mixed formats.

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