A surplus of pitching prospects solve one of their biggest issues from 2024.
If the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to take the next step in 2025, shoring up the bullpen needs to be among the the team's top priorities.
David Bednar largely struggled after making back-to-back All-Star appearances, going 3-8 with a 5.77 ERA and he blew seven saves. He was eventually removed from the closer role for the final month of the season, as Pittsburgh opted to go by committee for the ninth inning. The answer to the Pirates' bullpen problems may not be that far away and could come from a farm system that's rich with solid arms. Of the team's top 30 prospects by MLB Pipeline, seven of the top 12 are pitchers. Among those prospects who are projected to be ready for 2025, four, including top prospect Bubba Chandler, are pitchers.
Chandler could vie for the last spot in the starting rotation if it's up for grabs. There aren't enough spots, though, for the surplus of starting pitchers Pittsburgh has in the minor leagues to have them retain that role in the big leagues.
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