Are the Pirates about to pull a Paul Skenes with their other top pitching prospect?

Title: Are the Pirates about to pull a Paul Skenes with their other top pitching prospect?Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditCopy ArticleShare on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditCopy Article Paul Skenes had an impressive rookie season in 2024, achieving an 11-3 record and a 1.96 ERA, setting a Pirates rookie record for strikeouts with 170. Skenes became the first rookie pitcher since 1995 to start in the All-Star Game and was a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award. There is speculation about another potential Rookie of the Year candidate from the Pirates, specifically top prospect Bubba Chandler. MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo ranks Chandler as the No. 2 candidate for the 2025 NL Rookie of the Year, behind Dylan Crews of the Washington Nationals. Mayo suggests that Chandler may not start the 2025 season in the majors but could join the Pirates rotation around May. Chandler had a strong finish in Triple-A, going 4-0 with a 1.83 ERA in seven starts, and concluded the season with a 10-7 record and a 3.08 ERA across Double-A and Triple-A. The Pirates may adopt a similar slow rollout strategy for Chandler as they did with Skenes, allowing him to develop further before joining the major league roster. The article emphasizes the potential for Chandler to replicate Skenes' success and possibly win Rookie of the Year honors in 2025. There is uncertainty regarding Chandler's inclusion in the Pirates' Opening Day roster, but indications are strong that he will debut in 2025. The document highlights the growing optimism around the Pirates' pitching prospects, particularly with the emergence of young talents like Skenes and Chandler.

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Original Article Author: Emma Lingan