Pittsburgh Pirates: Troy Stokes Jr. Making His Case

Mar 13, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. (69) dives to make a catch in the first inning against the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

While he is out of options and facing an uphill climb to crack the Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day roster, outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. has made his case this spring.

On January 12, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move that was largely overlooked. This move was claiming outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. After claiming Stokes Jr., while he was not added to the 40-man roster, the Pittsburgh Pirates invited…