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Pirates Rookie Could Make First MLB Start After Braxton Ashcraft News
- Pirates may start rookie Wilber Dotel if Braxton Ashcraft misses his next start due to bereavement list.
- Dotel has already made his major league debut with two appearances this season for Pittsburgh.
- Ashcraft started the season on the bereavement/family emergency list, triggering the potential rotation change.
- The Pirates are in a stretch of 13 straight games, underscoring the need for rotation depth.
- Triple-A Indianapolis is where Barco and Urquidy are now, leaving Dotel as the lone bullpen option.
- Dotel was recalled in mid-April as a potential long-relief/spot-start option.
- If Ashcraft returns, the Pirates could rotate him back in after a brief absence.
- The article notes the Pirates’ schedule could affect decisions on starters and bullpen usage.
- Pirates manager Don Kelly has previously spoken about Dotel as a versatile option.
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