The Pittsburgh Pirates need to make a splash this offseason, and it sure looks like they might be showcasing one of their top prospects for a spot in the package.The Pirates recently called up left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco for the final week of the regular season. While he may not see much playing time, given how late it is in the season, the Pirates are giving all other 29 teams a look at how his stuff looks at the Major League level.
Barco has split the 2025 season between Altoona and Indianapolis. Between the two minor league levels, he owns a 2.