Serguey

Linares

Linares, who is listed as 23, is a Cuban defector with a big fastball and little else. He had a career record of 7-20 with a 5.59 ERA in 37 games as a pro in Cuba. While he’s getting an invitation to spring training, he probably won’t open the year higher than Double-A.

Linares, the lesser known of the two defectors the Pirates signed over the winter, had a career record of 7-20 with a 5.59 ERA in 37 games as a pro in Cuba. He’ll probably be a relever if he makes it to the majors.