Pirates in the Playoffs: Josh Lindblom
With the Pittsburgh Pirates being eliminated from playoff contention in 2020, we thought it would be fun to look at former Pirates in the playoff race. Former prospect Josh Lindblom looks to help the #8 Milwaukee Brewers. It was the off-season just before the 2015 season and pitcher Josh Lindblom was down on his luck. He was coming off a decent showing with the Oakland Athletics, appearing in one game and giving up two runs in 4.2 innings of work in his only appearance of the season. With no room for the righty on their roster, the Athletics designated Lindblom for assignment. Then, the Pirates came in and signed the right-hander on December 8th, 2014 beginning a three-year career in the organization. He would appear in just four games for the Big League club and was released in May of 2017. He was signed as a free agent the following off-season and is now a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. He earned his first full-time spot in a Big League starting rotation and took advant...