Bucs Dugout · May 24, 2022
Pirates promote outfield prospect Cal Mitchell
Cal MitchellThe Pittsburgh Pirates are preparing to “play the kids.”
Following the promotion of right-handed starter Roansy Contreras and righty reliever Yerry De Los Santos, the Bucs dipped back to the minor leagues to help bolster the MLB roster.
Outfield prospect Cal Mitchell has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic.
Mitchell, 23, was selected in the second round (50th overall) in the 2017 MLB Draft. Hailing from San Diego’s Rancho Bernardo High School, Mitchell has moved steadily throughout the Pirates’ system.