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Projecting Kentucky's 2026 pitching staff post-fall

A returning 1-2 punch on the weekends and a deep bullpen provide plenty of optimism for Cats hurlers in 2026.

Projecting Kentucky's 2026 pitching staff post-fall
UK Sophomore RHP Nate Harris. Photo by Sydney Yonker/UK Athletics
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Earlier this month, Bat Cats Central projected the lineup following the conclusion of fall practice. Today's newsletter looks at the Wildcats' pitching staff.

Unlike last year, there's a better idea in the preseason of who pitching coach Dan Roszel can lean on to get outs in both the weekend rotation and out of the bullpen. This year's team is headlined by the return of weekend starters Ben Cleaver and Nate Harris. A deep, experienced bullpen is a big reason why there’s fresh optimism on the mound for UK in 2026.

Projected rotation

Friday — RHP Nate Harris