MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 04: Sam Howard #54 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the game at Target Field on August 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Pirates 7-3. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
The Pirates are in the midst of a rebuild and a large amount of focus will be given to prospects in the Pirates’ farm system. However, a rebuild also relies heavily on talent at the Big League level. Sam Howard wasn’t on the Pirates opening day roster, but now that he has established himself, how integral is he to the Pirates rebuild?