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Brubaker, 31, was limited to 16.2 rehab innings last year for four Yankees' minor-league clubs after the Pirates traded him in April. He pitched for Pittsburgh from 2021-23, going 9-28 with a 4.99 ERA in 63 games, 61 as a starter.

Kyle Bradish was among the best pitchers in baseball during the second half of the 2023 season. The Orioles right-hander was again terrific early in ‘24. The most incredible part of Bradish’s breakout