This was Burnett's first start since July 30th as he was dealing with an elbow issue. Without the ability to throw a rehab start in the minors, Burnett left the game after only 64 pitches. He allowed only three hits while walking two and striking out three.

Burnett's xFIP is up to a still respectable 3.55 on the season through 22 starts. At 38 years old, the Pirates will hope to have him healthy for the postseason. Our projections see him posting a 4.38 ERA in his final starts of the season.