Vogelsong will start the season in the bullpen according to manager Clint Hurdle, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After Juan Nicasio's fantastic spring where he didn't allow an earned run while striking out 24 batters in 15 innings, Vogelsong's stuck working out of the bullpen to open the season. The 38-year-old gave up nine earned runs in 13.1 innings this spring and should be a solid, experienced long relief option for the Pirates.