Wilber Dotel struggles in Pirates bullpen during losses to Dodgers and Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Wilber Dotel experienced a difficult outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 11, allowing six runs without recording an out. Dotel’s performance contributed to a 12-3 loss. He faced further challenges on June 12 against the Miami Marlins, surrendering four runs in 1.2 innings of work, affecting Pittsburgh's overall bullpen performance. Manager Don Kelly noted Dotel's declining fastball velocity and command issues in these appearances. The Pirates' bullpen now holds a 4.57 ERA for the season, ranking 22nd in MLB, with an alarming 7.34 ERA in June. The team seeks to help Dotel regain his earlier form amid these struggles.
- •Wilber Dotel allowed six runs against the Dodgers on June 11.
- •He gave up four runs to the Marlins on June 12.
- •Pittsburgh's bullpen ranks 22nd in MLB with a 4.57 ERA.
- •The team's bullpen ERA in June is 7.34.
- •Manager Don Kelly cited velocity and command issues for Dotel.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Wilber Dotel the Latest to Succumb to Pirates Bullpen Woes
"PITTSBURGH — Entering the current homestand, Wilber Dotel had been a stabilizing force in an otherwise inadequate bullpen. Through the […] The post Wilber Dotel the Latest to Succumb to Pirates Bullpen Woes appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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