When the 2019 season began, right-handed relief pitching prospect Blake Cederlind was in Bradenton, Florida. In Bradenton, he found himself pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates High-A affiliate the Bradenton Marauders.
After posting a 1.17 ERA and striking out eight batters in 7 1/3 innings pitched at High-A, Cederlind was promoted to Double-A Altoona. With the Curve, Cederlind pitched some of the best baseball of his now four-year professional career. In 45 2/3 innings of work with the Curve, Cederlind owned a 1.77 ERA and a 3.06 FIP. He allowed just one home run while walking 8.