Pirates Transactions: Two More Draft Picks Make Their Debuts in Bradenton

The Pittsburgh Pirates added fifth round outfielder Will Taylor and seventh round left-hander Connor Wietgrefe to the Bradenton Marauders roster on Tuesday, with both players making their pro debuts.

Taylor, starting as the designated hitter and batting second, went 0-for-3 with a walk. He had two balls in play that were hit at 95 MPH. The outfielder from Clemson has above-average speed and the potential for above-average defense in center, with the chance to make average contact.

Wietgrefe threw a shutout inning in the sixth inning, allowing one hit, no walks, and striking out three. He threw nine sinkers, sitting 93 MPH and touching 93.8. The pitch had one whiff on four swings, with another…