Lucas Harrell, RHP

Stats

3-4, 5.11 ERA

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Harrell hasn't pitched beyond the fifth in any of his last three starts, going 0-2 with an 8.79 ERA in that span. Harrell made news after his most recent start, saying he wasn't a fan of the Astros' frequent defensive shifts.

Matt Garza, RHP

Stats

0-0, -.-- ERA

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Garza makes his first start of the season -- and first in exactly 10 months -- Tuesday against the Pirates. The right-hander missed the second half of 2012 with right shoulder issues before opening this season on the DL with a left lat strain.

Jeff Samardzija, RHP

Stats

2-5, 3.49 ERA

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Samardzija returns to PNC Park, where he won on Opening Day. In that game, he whiffed nine and held the Bucs to two hits in eight shutout innings. He didn't get another win, though, until his last start vs. the Rockies. His splitter is his key pitch.

To Be Announced