Carmen Mlodzinski

Carmen Mlodzinski has been working as a starting pitcher in Pittsburgh Pirates camp.

Fantasy Impact

Mlodzinski made 34 appearances, including 12 starts, for the Pirates in 2025, posting a 3.55 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 89 strikeouts across 99 innings. As a starter, he struggled, recording a 4.99 ERA and allowing a .293 batting average against. He enters camp stretching out as a starter and will look to compete for a spot in the rotation.

Carmen Mlodzinski allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two innings in Tuesday’s 9-7 win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Mlodzinski gave up early traffic but limited damage, bringing his ERA to 3.87 and WHIP to 1.33 across 86 innings this season. Used in a flexible role, he remains a serviceable arm in deeper formats that reward bulk innings or multi-inning appearances.

Carmen Mlodzinski allowed four earned runs on four hits and one walk over two innings in Tuesday’s loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Mlodzinski was hit hard in relief, surrendering two home runs and watching his ERA balloon to 5.98 with a 1.65 WHIP across 43.2 innings. While he’s had moments of effectiveness, his inconsistency and vulnerability to the long ball limit his usability to only the deepest of formats or mop-up duty.

The Pirates recalled RHP Carmen Mlodzinski from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Mlodzinski is expected to handle a long relief role out of the bullpen for the Pirates.

The Pirates intend to option RHP Carmen Mlodzinski to Triple-A Indianapolis

Fantasy Impact

Pittsburgh will bring up Mike Burrows to start on Thursday against the Brewers as the corresponding move. Mlodzinski struggled in his latest start last weekend.