Aug 19, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton (17) gestures during batting practice before the game against the Cleveland Indians at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
FanGraphs has released their ZiPS projections for each team as the offseason has started. Yesterday, the Pirates became the 30th and final team to be projected.
After finishing with the worst record in baseball in 2020, the Pittsburgh Pirates look to take the field in 2021 without first baseman Josh Bell, who was traded to the Washington Nationals. The team will also likely be without second baseman Adam Frazier and right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove, two players who seem likely to be traded away before opening day.