PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made many changes to their bullpen this season and will likely make another for someone that could serve as a big part of their future.

The Pirates have placed right-handed relief pitcher Brandan Bidois on the taxi squad ahead of their series opener vs. the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park on May 12. A taxi squad is an informal term for players who move between the MLB and Triple-A in the minors, depending on the needs of the club.

Right-handed relief pitcher Cam Sanders does not have a locker in the Pirates clubhouse, but he has not been officially moved as of now.

Bidois still needs the Pirates to put him on the 26-man roster and when they do, he'll get his shot to make his MLB debut.

What the Pirates Get in Bidois

Bidois has spent all of 2026 with Triple-A Indianapolis, where he has a 3-2 record in 15 appearances, a 7.20 ERA over 15.0 innings pitched, 23 strikeouts to nine walks, .267 batting average allowed (BAA) and a 1.67 WHIP.

He had a fantastic 2025 campaign…