JT Brubaker

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47+13 innings. In 2021, he went 5–13 with a 5.36 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 124+13 innings over 24 starts.[ citation needed ] The Pirates named Brubaker their starting pitcher for Opening Day of the 2022 season. [14] In 2022, Brubaker made 28 starts for Pittsburgh, logging a 3–12 record and 4.69 ERA with 147 strikeouts in 144 innings pitched.

On January 13, 2023, Brubaker agreed to a one-year, $2.275 million contract with the Pirates, avoiding salary arbitration. [15] Brubaker was placed on the injured list to begin the 2023 season due to forearm/elbow discomfort. [16] On April 12, Brubaker underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his season. [17] He rehabilitated from the surgery and agreed to a $2.275 million salary for the 2024 season. [18]

New York Yankees

On March 29, 2024, the Pirates traded Brubaker and international signing bonus pool space to the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later. [19] [20] Keiner Delgado was traded to the Pirates as the PTBNL on April 30. [21]

Personal life

Brubaker and his wife, Darci, had their first child, a son, in August 2022. [22]

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JT Brubaker
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Brubaker with the Altoona Curve in 2018
New York Yankees
Pitcher
Born: (1993-11-17) November 17, 1993 (age 30)
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 26, 2020, for the Pittsburgh Pirates