The Pittsburgh Pirates should have a lot of roster churn this offseason. There is plenty of dead weight they can shed. However, while the MLB roster is in flux, they at least have a lot of talent in the minor league system. Some of their most interesting prospects will be eligible for the Rule 5 Draft this winter, and they could easily usurp the spots of some of the Pirates players who currently reside on the Bucs’ 40-man roster, especially given how much the team has struggled.
3 Pirates who should be moving on, and 3 players who should replace them
Colin Holderman’s replacement is on his way
The Pirates acquired Colin Holderman at the 2022 trade deadline, and he quickly established himself as a quality setup man.