Vogelsong gave up one run -- a Pablo Sandoval solo homer -- in four innings Monday, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

He took a shot off his pitching hand on a Hanley Ramirez comebacker but remainded in the game. Vogelsong is expected to start the season as Pittsburgh's fifth starter. The 38-year-old compiled a 4.67 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 108:58 K:BB ratio in 135 IP for San Francisco in 2015. The Pirates are hopeful he serves as a first-half bridge to some of their prospects such as Tyler Glasnow and Jameson Taillon.