The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted two top prospects to the next step in their minor league careers.
Two former first rounds picks in Kevin Newman and Austin Meadows received promotions as they work their way closer to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was announced early in the day on June 17th that Kevin Newman would be promoted from High-A Bradenton to AA Altoona Curve. In a corresponding move to make room for Newman on the Curve’s roster, star prospect Austin Meadows was promoted to the AAA Indianapolis Indians later that night. One interesting similarity about these two players is they also both suffered orbital fractures this season. Newman is considered a top 12 prospect in the…
