Hunter Stratton has been non-tendered by the Pirates after a season where he posted a 2-1 record with a 3.58 ERA over 36 appearances, accumulating 33 strikeouts in 37.2 innings pitched. His season was marred by injuries, including a ruptured patella tendon in his left knee, which he sustained while covering home plate in August, and a strained triceps that sidelined him for over a month. Due to the severity of his knee injury, Stratton is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025 season. Before his injury, he had been on a roll, pitching nine consecutive scoreless outings.