Simon (0-3) gave up six hits, three earned runs and four walks over four innings in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran hurler couldn't make it to the fifth inning for the fourth straight start, and surrendered a homer for the third consecutive appearance. His control problems were on full display as well, and Simon's WHIP is now up to a whopping 2.85 over 13.1 innings in 2016. He labored through 98 pitches over his relatively brief stint on the mound, his highest count in that category to date this season. After another ineffective start, Simon's grip on his spot in the rotation is looking increasingly shaky.