The Pittsburgh Pirates have a starting pitcher making their season debut in the series opener vs. the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park. Right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo came off the injured list, as the Pirates ended his rehab assignment, and called him up to the MLB, where he starts against the Giants. Oviedo underwent a Tommy John procedure on his right elbow in December 2023 and missed all of 2024 with recovery. Oviedo began his first rehab assignment with the FCL Pirates on June 30, then moved up each level, to Single-A Bradenton on July 5, Double-A Altoona on July 18 and then Triple-A Indianapolis on July 29.