According to reports, the Pirates are set to call up RHP Bubba Chandler.
Birthdate: 9/14/02 (almost 23 yo)
Top 100 ranking: #7 overall, top MLB pitching prospect
Pirates prospect ranking: #2 team prospect, only behind #1 overall Konnor Griffin
2025: 5-6 with 4.05 ERA over 100 IP in AAA
Pros: Highly athletic - two sport star in HS; uses 4 pitches effectively, including an elite level fastball; praised for being a true pitcher and not just heat. Does not have to be the ace with Skenes around.
Cons: Has struggled as of late in AAA. Will be reliever for remainder of 2025, digging slightly into his short term hobby value.

First card: 2021 1st Bowman Draft Bubba Chandler #BD-41