Get To Know Derek Diamond: Talks Injuries, AFL, & Future Role with the Pirates

Derek opens up about his 2025 season, including the challenges of missing time with injury, his return to Altoona for a playoff push, and the adrenaline of being back on the mound. He talks about the transition from starter to bullpen, how he’s building his pitch arsenal around a much-improved fastball, and why his changeup has become a true out pitch.