Kyle Bradish

Davis also struck out five and walked one on the day and had matched Kyle Bradish through four shutout innings before he gave up a three-run home run to Taylor Ward in the fifth. Davis had been used primarily as a reliever by the Rockies and Twins over the last few years, so it makes sense he may have worn down as the game went on. With that said, he posted a 34 percent whiff rate and 34 percent CSW on Wednesday while showcasing an intriguing sweeper and curve pairing. He won't make the Pirates' rotation, but this was an encouraging performance.

Bradish also posted a 26 percent whiff rate and 30 percent CSW while throwing 66 percent strikes. His sinker sat 95.5 mph, which is up from 94.8 mph last season. He also induced seven whiffs on 17 swings on his slider and curve combined. He remains a high-upside starting pitcher who could emerge as a fantasy SP1 in all league types this season.

Kyle Bradish takes the mound for the first time in 11 days.

Kyle Bradish makes his second spring start as the O s wrap up February.

Bradish made quick work of the Tigers in the opening inning, needing just 10 pitches to get three straight ground ball outs. He then gave up a leadoff double to Spencer Torkelson in the second, walked Wenceel Perez and gave up a single to Zach McKinstry to load the bases. He battled back to strike out Hao-Yu Lee, but Max Anderson followed with a two-run single. Bradish then punched out Tomas Nido and got Parker Meadows on a liner to short to end his day. Overall, Bradish threw 22 of his 35 pitches for strikes, getting two swings and misses.