It's finally happening. The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to the Major Leagues, according to a report from Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The Pirates will select Chandler's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis to the Major League roster on Friday, ahead of their home series opener against the Colorado Rockies. They already have two open spots on the active roster, so a corresponding move will not be necessary.
Hiles added that Chandler, who has been developed as a starting pitcher throughout his minor league career, will join the Pirates' bullpen and pitch in a long relief role.