The 2022 MLB Rule 5 draft is in the books, and it was a busy one for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pirates added one player and lost one player in the MLB phase of the draft. They added left-handed pitcher Jose Hernandez, and lost outfielder/catcher Blake Sabol.
The minor league phase was more eventful, with the Pirates adding two players and losing eleven. John Dreker and I broke down all of the players added and lost below.
Pirates Add LHP Jose Hernandez
We highlighted several left-handed pitching options who were available, noting that this position seemed to make the most sense for the Pirates.