12 minor-leaguers invited to Pirates spring training

Steven Brault is among 12 minor-league players that have been invited to participate in the Pirates spring training.Left-hander Steven Brault, catcher Reese McGuire and right-hander Trevor Williams were among 12 minor-leaguers selected Monday as non-roster invitees to Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla.

Joining that trio of promising prospects are outfielder Antoan Richardson, infielders Juan Diaz, Adam Frazier and Dan Gamache, catchers Ed Easley and Jacob Stallings, left-handers Chad Kuhl and Kelvin Marte and right-hander Chad Kuhl.

Brault, acquired in the Travis Snider trade last January, had a 2.43 ERA in 28 starts last season between Class A Bradenton and Class AA Altoona. His 125…