Pirates Top Prospect Projected To Win Coveted Award In Rookie Season

Pirates Top Prospect Projected To Win Coveted Award In Rookie Season

Title: Pirates Top Prospect Projected To Win Coveted Award In Rookie Season Bubba Chandler is the Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect, projected to reach the majors in 2025. MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo predicts Chandler will win the National League Rookie of the Year Award. The recent trade for Spencer Horwitz may facilitate Chandler's roster inclusion sooner than anticipated. Chandler finished the previous season strong in Triple-A, highlighting his readiness for the majors. The Pirates have a solid young pitching rotation, including graduates Paul Skenes and Jared Jones. Chandler is ranked as the No. 2 pitching prospect in baseball and No. 15 overall by MLB Pipeline. His performance at Double-A and Triple-A included a 10-7 record with a 3.08 ERA and 148 strikeouts. In Triple-A, Chandler achieved a perfect 4-0 record with a remarkable 1.83 ERA in seven starts. The trade of Luis Ortiz to Cleveland opens up opportunities for Chandler in the Pirates' rotation. The article emphasizes the potential impact Chandler could have for the Pirates in the upcoming seasons.

Original Article: https://sportsnetpittsburgh.com/2025/01/02/pirates-top-prospect-projected-to-win-coveted-award-in-rookie-season/

Original Article Author: Shaun Mcavoy