Locke covered 5.2 innings and gave up four runs on eight hits while striking out five, but didn't factor into the decision in Thursday's 5-4 nipping of the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Locke's performance since his eight-inning shutout against the Indians on July 4 has been thoroughly mediocre, as he's managed only three quality starts in his last 14 opportunities. He's still pitched adequately enough to hang on to a back-end rotation spot, but look for the Pirates to move him to the bullpen during the postseason, if not leave him off the roster entirely.