In yesterday’s column, I broke down the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates, identifying the players on their roster who profile as above-average starters, average starters, fringe-average options, and bench/bullpen players. A full MLB season requires far more than 26 players filling these roles. The only way to win is to have quality depth.
Today’s look at the Pirates’ system dips down to Triple-A, seeing what type of depth they have to work with the rest of the season. There are a few potential starters, and a group of players who can help in the event of injuries to the big league squad.