The Pirates intend to use Scahill as a multi-inning pitcher. "Rob pitched multiple innings three or four times," manager Clint Hurdle said in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "His stuff and command of his pitches were consistent. We need another multi-inning guy we can depend upon." Scahill has improved his changeup to help retire left-handed batters. "That's a huge difference," Scahill said. "I thought the changeup could be a real weapon for me against left-handers. I've always had it, but I was hesitant to throw it. This year, I used it early and often." Lefties hold a career slash line of .333/.413/.510 against the former Colorado reliever.