Many of the Pirates’ top prospects broke through at the end of the 2025 season, and the success of those young players, in particular Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, and Mike Burrows, has invigorated the fanbase. Luckily, Pittsburgh never seems to lack interesting farmhands, no matter how many prospects make it to the big leagues. These four underrated players are poised to break into the majors at some point in 2026.
Outfielder Sammy Siani
If the Pirates fail to address the hole in their outfield through free agency, several prospects may get big-league playing time earlier than expected.