A Look Into Pirates Catcher Elias Diaz

Elias Diaz has been on the Pirates prospect radar for a couple of seasons now, especially with his strong defensive ability. As fans, we often talk about him having value and as a future starter for the club. But is that really the case?

Francisco Cervelli signed a deal keeping him with the Pirates through 2019, and Chris Stewart is signed through this season with an option for 2018. Elias Diaz is currently 26, turning so in November, which would make him 27 years old when a job in Pittsburgh is finally available.

Two months ago, I wrote that the Pirates should move on from Stewart and go with Diaz as the backup, with Diaz coming in at a third of the cost. I still believe that should be the…