Ferguson thrives in bullpen but aims to start

Caleb Ferguson signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a promise that he would get a chance to be a starting pitcher but with the understanding that he was willing to perform in any role Most of the 28-year-old left-hander’s major league experience has come out of the bullpen, whether it was as an opener or in relief, so Ferguson emphasized his preference of pitching in the majors.