Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed utility man JT Riddle. In what was a bit of a surprise, Riddle’s contract is a MLB deal and not a minor league contract. As a result, Riddle now finds himself on the Pirates 40-man roster and is all but a lock to make the Opening Day roster.
So, with Riddle on board, what is next? How does this signing impact the 2020 Pirates?
First off, it gives the team two utility/backup shortstop types in Riddle and Erik Gonzalez. Both players can play the middle infield and the outfield, while Gonzalez can also play third base.