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Francisco Liriano | Starting Pitcher

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (29) / 10/26/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Francisco Liriano fired seven scoreless innings Wednesday in the Pirates' 1-0 victory over the Cubs.
Liriano has been dominant in all three of his starts since returning from the disabled list and is a must-own in every mixed fantasy format at this point. He allowed only two hits to the Cubs on Wednesday, fanning nine batters and walking just one. The left-hander is clearly enjoying his first taste of the National League but has an interleague matchup next week against a tough Tigers offense. It'll be a good test. May 22 - 10:14 PM

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Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano improved to 2-0 after limiting the Brewers to one run in 5 2/3 innings on Thursday.

Liriano pretty much matched his first start tonight. That his 1.55 WHIP is pretty much a match for a 1.64 ERA suggests he's not pitching especially well, but he does have 16 strikeouts in 11 innings. He's capable of remaining a decent mixed-league starter while healthy.
May 16 - 10:28 PM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano made his season debut Saturday against the Mets and allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings as part of an 11-2 victory.

Liriano scattered six hits while striking out nine and walking a pair. The lone run scored on an RBI single by Marlon Byrd with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning. He'll have a tougher test against the Brewers next week, but Liriano's strikeout potential should make him an asset in most mixed leagues. He could benefit by pitching in the National League, so give him a shot if he's sitting on the waiver wire.
May 11 - 5:25 PM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Pirates activated LHP Francisco Liriano from the 15-day disabled list.

Liriano has been out all season while recovering from a broken right arm and will make his Pirates debut Saturday against the Mets. He won't be on a strict pitch count after throwing 98 pitches in his latest rehab outing. With his strikeout ability, Liriano makes for a decent flier in deeper mixed leagues.
May 11 - 10:30 AM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Wednesday that Francisco Liriano (arm) is on track to make his season debut on May 11 against the Mets.

Liriano, who is working his way back from a fractured right (non-throwing) arm, has a 3.24 ERA and 27/3 K/BB ratio in 16 2/3 innings through four rehab outings. With his strikeout ability, he could make for a decent DL-stash in deeper mixed leagues.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
May 1 - 11:55 AM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano (arm) is on schedule to make his Pirates' debut on May 10 against the Mets.

Liriano has made two rehab starts and is scheduled for three more. He'll up his pitch count to 80 on Thursday, 90 next Tuesday and 100 on May 5 before being cleared to start on May 10 if all goes well. The left-hander is coming back from a broken right humerus bone.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Apr 24 - 8:15 PM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano (arm) is expected to make three more rehab starts.

Liriano's 30-day rehab window started Monday, when he struck out six over three perfect innings for High-A Bradenton. The left-hander should be ready to join the Pirates' rotation in early May.
Source: Bill Brink on Twitter
Apr 18 - 8:13 PM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano (arm) struck out six over three perfect innings Monday in his first minor league rehab start with High-A Bradenton.

Nice to see for Liriano, who is currently working his way back from a fractured right (non-throwing) arm. He'll likely need at least two more outings before being cleared to join the Pirates' starting rotation, but he makes for a worthwhile stash in NL-only leagues and even in some deeper mixed formats.
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter
Apr 16 - 9:00 AM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano (arm) will throw a two-inning simulated game on Wednesday.

Liriano threw a 30-pitch live batting practice session on Friday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday. He remains on track to return from a broken right humerus bone early next month.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Apr 7 - 11:57 AM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano (arm) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday.

He's slated to throw another pen session on Friday. Liriano is hoping to rejoin the Pirates' rotation before the end of the month, but it's likely that we won't see him until May.
Source: Bill Brink on Twitter
Apr 3 - 6:22 PM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Pirates placed LHP Francisco Liriano on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a right arm fracture.

Liriano is hoping to re-join the starting rotation in less than a month, but he'll remain in extended spring training before likely returning sometime in May. The Pirates need Liriano to get healthy after they signed him to a one-year, $1 million deal this offseason.
Mar 31 - 5:54 PM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano (arm) believes he'll be ready to re-join the Pirates rotation in less than a month, but general manager Neal Huntington thinks it could be longer.

"We need to get him through spring training," Huntington said. Liriano is working his way back from a fractured right (non-throwing) arm, and it's not clear when he'll be ready to appear in games. He'll remain in extended spring training before likely returning sometime in May.
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
Mar 24 - 2:26 PM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano (arm) will throw off the slope of the mound Monday.

He won't throw from the rubber, but it's the first time he's thrown from any part of the mound since he fractured his right (non-throwing) arm. Liriano said he has no pain and has full motion with the arm. He'll miss the start of the regular season but isn't expected to be out long.
Source: Bill Brink on Twitter
Mar 11 - 10:22 AM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano (arm) needs four more weeks of rehab before he's able to throw off a mound.

Liriano broke his right (non-throwing) arm in December when he slammed it against a door while trying to startle his kids on Christmas morning. The southpaw presumably wouldn't be ready to face hitters right away after the four weeks, so his Grapefruit League innings total figures to be very limited. It's possible the Pirates will DL him at the start of the season, but he figures to be ready by the time they need a No. 5 starter.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Feb 11 - 9:53 AM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Pirates signed LHP Francisco Liriano to a one-year, $1 million contract with a vesting option for 2014.

Liriano's broken right (non-throwing) arm ended up being quite costly, as he originally agreed to a two-year, $12.75 million contact in December. Tom Singer of MLB.com hears that the southpaw could max out at $12.75 million under the terms of the adjusted agreement, but he'll have to reach certain incentives by staying off the disabled list and have his option vest for that to happen.
Feb 8 - 10:52 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
2John McDonald
3Chase d'Arnaud
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Charlie Morton
6Jeff Karstens
7Jeff Locke
8Jeanmar Gomez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Jose Contreras
8Jared Hughes