Pirates' Bubba Chandler Makes First MLB Start vs Brewers

Several MLB pitchers are set to make notable starts this Sunday. Tyler Phillips of the Miami Marlins will open the game against the Phillies, expected to pitch one or two innings before handing over to Adam Mazur, with Phillips holding a 3.15 ERA in 65.2 innings this season. Joey Wentz of the Atlanta Braves will start against the Mariners, moving up in the rotation to provide rest for Spencer Strider; Wentz has a 3.88 ERA and has been a reliable rotation piece over 48.2 innings. Bubba Chandler, the Pittsburgh Pirates' top pitching prospect, is slated to make his first career start against the Milwaukee Brewers, having impressed in three prior bulk relief appearances with a 2.25 ERA and 2-0 record; the Pirates expect a four to five-inning outing from Chandler, who faces fellow rookie Jacob Misiorowski. Chandler's transition from bulk relief to starter is closely watched as he aims to help the Pirates avoid a series sweep. These starts highlight a mix of emerging talent and strategic rotation management across teams this weekend.