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Pittsburgh Pirates: Offseason 40-Man Roster Crunch is Looming

Aug 11, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington looks on during batting practice before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a handful of 40-man roster decisions to make in the near future, so let’s take an early look at some of these potential decisions

The Pittsburgh Pirates may have a dilemma on their hands in the next few months. They have a handful of players who will be Rule 5 eligible but can protect them from being selected by placing them on the 40-man roster.