Pirates to Use Mason Montgomery as Spot Starter Against Braves, Chandler in Bulk Relief Role
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Dominic Campbell
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Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates are using left-handed pitcher Mason Montgomery as a spot starter against the Atlanta Braves in the series finale at Truist Park on June 7, replacing the originally scheduled right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler. Montgomery will pitch for only one inning before the team likely turns to another reliever or brings in Chandler for a bulk relief role of five to six innings, depending on effectiveness.
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Montgomery will make a 'spot start', which has him come in for one inning and then the Pirates will either go with another reliever or likely put Chandler in for a bulk role, five or six innings depending on his effectiveness
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