After spending considerable time on the disabled list this past season, veteran left-hander Derek Holland is "100 percent healthy" and mulling a future in Pittsburgh, according to his agent, Michael Martini, following an eight-year run with the Texas Rangers.

"I'd say the Pirates are on our short list," Martini told Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune on Saturday.

Holland, who turned 30 last month, had his $11.5-million option rejected earlier this week following another frustrating, injury-marred season in 2016. Once a fixture in Texas' rotation, Holland managed a 4.95 ERA (91 ERA+) and 1.41 WHIP over 20 starts and two relief appearances this year, missing time with shoulder inflammation and failing to eclipse 110 innings pitched for a third straight season.

Given his recent ineffectiveness and inability to stay healthy, Martini said the 30-year-old is amenable to a one-year contract and would be willing to sign with a team even without a guaranteed starting job.

"We'd prefer a guaranteed spot, but Derek is not afraid to compete for a job," Martini said. "We'll see how the market develops, but we would be open to a one-year deal."

The Pirates might be open to that, too. Outside of Gerrit Cole, who logged a career-low 116 innings in 2016 amid persistent elbow problems, the Pirates' tentative rotation for 2017 remains largely inexperienced, as none of Jameson Taillon, Chad Kuhl, Steven Brault, or Tyler Glasnow have made more than 18 starts at the major-league level.

Not only would Holland bring some experience to Pittsburgh's rotation, but he also has a relationship with Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, who became acquainted with the goofy left-hander while serving as the Rangers' hitting coach in 2010.

"Familiarity always helps," Martini said, "but it's not a key thing with us."