Injured Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher JT Brubaker to miss the entire season after undergoing Tommy John surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher JT Brubaker delivers to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 15, 2023, …

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher JT Brubaker delivers to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: Apr 12, 2023 / 08:44 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 12, 2023 / 08:44 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday that pitcher JT Brubaker underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2023 season.

The 29-year-old was initially injured in his final spring training start on March 21.

He is projected to return to action in approximately 14-16 months.

Last season, the University of Akron product posted a record of 3-12 with a 4.99 ERA. He tossed 144 innings, allowing 75 earned runs on 157 hits. He struck out 147 batters and allowed the opposition to bat .271 against him.