After long road back from injury, Pirates RHP Justin Lawrence seeks strong finish

September 16, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Pirates reliever Justin Lawrence pitches during the 13th inning against the Cardinals on April 9 at PNC Park.

It would have been unsurprising to see Pittsburgh Pirates righty Justin Lawrence, who hadn’t pitched since late April, eased back onto the mound upon being activated from the 60-day injured list Friday.