Pittsburgh Pirates: Chase De Jong Emerging As Intriguing Arm

Mar 12, 2021; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates Chase De Jong (76) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Signed as a minor league free agent this past offseason former top prospect Chase De Jong has emerged as an intriguing arm for the Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 5, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-handed pitcher Chase De Jong to a minor league contract. This minor league contract included an invited to MLB camp. Thus far in MLB camp, De Jong has emerged as an intriguing arm for the Pirates.

At one time De Jong was a highly touted prospect with the Los Angeles…