The Pirates’ bullpen went from a major concern to a potential strength by the end of 2026, but one question still stands out heading into the offseason: who gets left-handed hitters out before Mason Montgomery enters late? Alex Stumpf looks at Gregory Soto’s season, the internal options and why a reunion could still make sense even with bigger needs elsewhere on the roster.

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