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Below are the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates:

Players

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Omar Alfonzo

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Omar Alfonzo
Pittsburgh Pirates
Catcher
Born: (2003-08-03) August 3, 2003 (age 22)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Omar Eliezer Alonfzo (born August 3, 2003) is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball catcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Alfonzo grew up in both Minneapolis and in Venezuela.[1] He signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent in 2019.[2] He made his professional debut in 2021 with the Dominican Summer League Pirates and hit .232 with two home runs over 39 games. Alfonzo spent the 2022 season with the Florida Complex League Pirates and batted .144 over 33 games.

Alfonzo played the 2023 season with the Complez League and also played with the Bradenton Marauders, batting .275 with five home runs and 42 RBIs over sixty games.[3] In 2024, he started the season with Bradenton and was promoted to the Greensboro Grasshoppers in August.[4] Over 110 games, he hit .252 with 13 home runs and 46 RBIs.[5] He opened the 2025 season with Greensboro and was promoted to the Altoona Curve during the season.[6][7]

Alfonzo's father, Eliézer Alfonzo, played in MLB for six seasons.[8]


Brandan Bidois

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Brandan Bidois
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (2001-06-21) June 21, 2001 (age 24)
Brisbane, Australia
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Brandan Bidois (born June 21, 2001) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Bidois signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in 2019.[9] In 2020, he played with the Brisbane Bandits of the Australian Baseball League.[10] Bidois made his minor league debut in 2021 with the Florida Complex League Pirates. He missed the 2022 season due to injury but returned to play in 2023 with the Bradenton Marauders. In 2024, he played with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and also appeared in one game for the Indianapolis Indians.

Bidois was eligible for the 2024 Rule 5 draft but went unselected.[11] Bidois was a non-roster invitee to 2025 spring training and was named to Pittsburgh's Spring Breakout roster.[12] In 2025, he played with Bradenton, Greensboro, the Altoona Curve, and Indianapolis.[13] During the season, he pitched 18 innings in a row without allowing a hit over 11 relief appearances.[14]


Jase Bowen

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Jase Bowen
Pittsburgh Pirates
Outfielder
Born: (2000-09-02) September 2, 2000 (age 25)
Northwood, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Jase Callaway Bowen (born September 2, 2000) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Bowen attended Central Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio.[15] He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 11th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Pirates rather than play college baseball and college football at Michigan State University.[16][17][18] He made his professional debut that year with the Gulf Coast Pirates.

Bowen did not play in 2020 due to the Minor League Baseball season being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He returned in 2021 to play for the Bradenton Marauders and played 2022 with Bradenton and the Greensboro Grasshoppers.[19] After the season, Bowen played in the Australian Baseball League for the Sydney Blue Sox. He started 2023 with Greensboro before being promoted to the Altoona Curve.


Jack Brannigan

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Jack Brannigan
Pittsburgh Pirates
Third baseman / Shortstop
Born: (2001-03-11) March 11, 2001 (age 24)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Jack Thomas Brannigan (born March 11, 2001) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Brannigan attended Marist High School in Chicago, Illinois and played college baseball at the University of Notre Dame.[20] He was a two-way player at Notre Dame, appearing in games as an infielder and relief pitcher.[21] In 2021, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[22]

Brannigan was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[23][24] He signed with the Pirates, and spent his first professional season with the Florida Complex League Pirates and Bradenton Marauders. Brannigan played 2023 with Bradenton and the Greensboro Grasshoppers. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.[25]


Drake Fellows

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Drake Fellows
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (1998-03-06) March 6, 1998 (age 27)
Lawrenceburg, Indiana, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Drake Robert Fellows (born March 6, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Fellows attended Joliet Catholic Academy in Joliet, Illinois and Vanderbilt University, where he played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores.[26][27] He was selected by the San Diego Padres in the sixth round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[28] He did not play in 2019 after being diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma.[29][30] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season.[31]

On January 19, 2021, Fellows was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three team trade that also sent David Bednar, Omar Cruz, Hudson Head and Endy Rodríguez to the Pirates, Joe Musgrove to the Padres and Joey Lucchesi to the New York Mets.[32] He made his professional debut with the Florida Complex League Pirates and the Bradenton Marauders, but pitched only 11+2⁄3 innings due to an elbow injury.[33]

He missed the 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.[34][30]


Edward Florentino

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Edward Florentino
Pittsburgh Pirates
Outfielder
Born: (2006-11-11) November 11, 2006 (age 18)
Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Edward Adonis Florentino (born November 11, 2006) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Florentino signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in January 2024.[35] He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Pirates. He started 2025 with the Florida Complex League Pirates before being promoted to the Bradenton Marauders.[36]


Matt Fraizer

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Matt Fraizer
Pittsburgh Pirates
Outfielder
Born: (1998-01-12) January 12, 1998 (age 27)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Matthew Teran Fraizer (born January 12, 1998) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Fraizer attended Clovis North High School in Clovis, California.[37] He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 38th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft but did not sign and played college baseball at the University of Arizona. In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[38] He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third round of the 2019 MLB draft and signed.[39][40]

Fraizer made his professional debut with the West Virginia Black Bears, batting .221 over 43 games. He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the season being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[31] He started 2021 with the Greensboro Grasshoppers before being promoted to the Altoona Curve.[41][42] Over 112 games between the two teams, he slashed .306/.388/.552 with 23 home runs, 68 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases.[43]


Antwone Kelly

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Antwone Kelly
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (2003-09-01) September 1, 2003 (age 22)
Oranjestad, Aruba
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Antwone Thyshon Kelly (born September 1, 2003) is an Aruban professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Kelly signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in 2021. He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Pirates and played the 2022 season with the Florida Complex League Pirates. Kelly opened the 2023 season in the Complex League before being promoted to the Bradenton Marauders near the season's end. In 2024, he spent the season with Bradenton and went 1-6 with a 4.43 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 69 innings.[44]

Kelly opened the 2025 season with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and was promoted to the Altoona Curve in June.[45][46]


Randy Labaut

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Randy Labaut
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (1996-10-01) October 1, 1996 (age 29)
Havana, Cuba
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Randy Labaut (born October 1, 1996) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Labaut was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 35th round, with the 1,060th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[47] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona League Indians, recording a 1.74 ERA in 11 games. Labaut did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[48]

He returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Lynchburg Hillcats, posting a 3.09 ERA with 58 strikeouts across 22 appearances.[49] Labaut split the 2022 campaign between the High–A Lake County Captains and Double–A Akron RubberDucks. In 38 relief outings split between the two affiliates, he accumulated an 11–2 record and 3.33 ERA with 89 strikeouts across 70+1⁄3 innings pitched.[50]

Labaut split the 2023 season between Akron and the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, compiling a 3.70 ERA with 51 strikeouts and 2 saves across 33 total appearances.[51] He returned to Columbus in 2024, making 36 appearances and registering a 3–6 record and 4.57 ERA with 62 strikeouts over 61 innings of work.[52]

On December 11, 2024, Labaut was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[53]


Brennan Malone

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Brennan Malone
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (2000-09-08) September 8, 2000 (age 25)
Matthews, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Brennan Russell Malone (born September 8, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Malone attended Porter Ridge High School in Indian Trail, North Carolina[54] before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for his senior year.[55][56][57] At IMG, he was recorded throwing as high as 97 miles per hour.[58] He committed to play college baseball at the University of North Carolina.

Malone was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, making him one of only three high school pitchers selected in the first round of the 2019 draft.[59][60][61] He signed for $2.2 million.[62][63] After signing, he was assigned to the Arizona League Diamondbacks, going 1–2 with a 5.14 ERA over seven innings. He also pitched in one game for the Hillsboro Hops at the end of the year.

On January 27, 2020, the Diamondbacks traded Malone and Liover Peguero to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Starling Marte and cash considerations.[64] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 since the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[65] He missed a majority of the 2021 season due to a lat injury, and pitched only 14 innings for the year.[66]


Malcom Núñez

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Malcom Núñez
Free agent
First baseman / Third baseman
Born: (2001-03-09) March 9, 2001 (age 24)
Havana, Cuba
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Cuba
U-15 Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2016 Iwaki Team

Malcom Yaniel Núñez (born March 9, 2001) is a Cuban professional baseball first baseman and third baseman who is a free agent.

Núñez signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent in July 2018.[67][68] He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Cardinals. He played 2019 with the Johnson City Cardinals and Peoria Chiefs.[69]

Núñez did not play for a team in 2020, due to the Minor League Baseball season being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He returned in 2021 to play for Peoria and Springfield Cardinals and started 2022 with Springfield.

On August 1, 2022, Núñez and Johan Oviedo were traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for José Quintana and Chris Stratton.[70] He was assigned to the Altoona Curve.[71] He elected free agency on November 6, 2025.[72]


Carlson Reed

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Carlson Reed
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (2002-11-27) November 27, 2002 (age 22)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Carlson Timothy Reed (born November 27, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Reed attended Marietta High School in Marietta, Georgia and played college baseball at the West Virginia University. In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[73] He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[74] He was converted into a starting pitcher by the Pirates after pitching out of the bullpen at West Virginia.[75]

Reed made his professional debut with the Florida Complex League Pirates. He started 2024 with the Bradenton Marauders and was promoted to the Greensboro Grasshoppers during the season.


Wyatt Sanford

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Wyatt Sanford
Pittsburgh Pirates
Shortstop / Second baseman
Born: (2005-11-24) November 24, 2005 (age 19)
Frisco, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Wyatt Steven Sanford (born November 24, 2005) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Sanford attended Independence High School in Frisco, Texas.[76] He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[77][78]

Sanford signed with the Pirates and made his professional debut in 2025 with the Florida Complex League Pirates before being promoted to the Bradenton Marauders after 20 games.


Sammy Siani

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Sammy Siani
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (2000-12-14) December 14, 2000 (age 24)
Glenside, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Samuel James Siani (born December 14, 2000) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent.

Siani attended William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2019, his senior year, he hit .457 with 25 RBIs and 16 stolen bases.[79] Siani was named the 2019 Pennsylvania High School Player of the Year by Perfect Game.[80] He committed to play college baseball at Duke University.[81]

Siani was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 37th overall pick in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[82][83] He signed for $2.15 million and was assigned to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Pirates.[84] Over 39 games, he batted .241 with three doubles, nine RBIs, and five stolen bases.[85] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To begin the 2021 season, he was assigned to the Bradenton Marauders of the Low-A Southeast.[86] In mid-July, he was placed on the injured list, and returned in early September.[87] Over 62 games with Bradenton, Siani slashed .215/.376/.390 with eight home runs and 35 RBIs.[88]

Siani was assigned to the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the High-A South Atlantic League for the 2022 season.[89] Over 82 games, he batted .201 with seven home runs, 28 RBIs, and 25 stolen bases.[90] He returned to Greensboro for the 2023 season and hit .231 with nine home runs, 48 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases over 99 games.[91] Siani split the 2024 season between Greensboro and the Altoona Curve, hitting .265 with nine home runs, 48 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases. After the season, he was assigned to play in the Arizona Fall League with the Scottsdale Scorpions.[92] Siani was assigned to Altoona to open the 2025 season and was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians of the Triple-A International League in mid-August.[93]

He elected free agency on November 6, 2025.[94]

Siani's older brother, Mike, plays in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals.[95]

Sammy Stafura

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Sammy Stafura
Stafura in 2022
Pittsburgh Pirates
Shortstop
Born: (2004-11-15) November 15, 2004 (age 20)
Cortlandt, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Samuel Stafura (born November 15, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Stafura grew up in Cortlandt Manor, New York and attended Walter Panas High School 2019–2023.[96] He was named the New York Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a senior.[97] Stafura committed to play college baseball at Clemson.[98]

Stafura was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[99] He signed with the team on July 17, 2023, and received an over-slot signing bonus of $2.497 million.[100]

Stafura made his professional debut after signing with the Arizona Complex League Reds, appearing in 12 games. He opened the 2024 season with the Arizona Complex League Reds and was promoted after 15 games to the Daytona Tortugas, with whom he ended the year.[101] Over 92 games between both teams, Stafura hit .270 with eight home runs, 54 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases. He was assigned back to Daytona to open the 2025 season.[102]

On July 30, 2025, Stafura, Taylor Rogers, and cash considerations were traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.[103] The Pirates assigned him to the Bradenton Marauders.[104]


Blake Townsend

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Blake Townsend
Pittsburgh Pirates
Relief Pitcher
Born: (2001-04-05) 5 April 2001 (age 24)
Traralgon, Australia
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
ABL debut
16 December, 2017, for the Melbourne Aces
ABL statistics
Win–loss record0-1
Earned run average4.55
Strikeouts33
Teams
ABL Teams

National Team

Blake Andrew Townsend (born 5 April 2001) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Townsend signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent on 19 June 2018.[105] He made his professional debut in 2019 with the rookie-level Arizona League Mariners. Townsend did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[106]

Townsend returned to action in 2021 with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Mariners and High-A Everett AquaSox, posting an 0-1 record and 4.11 ERA with 26 strikeouts over five games (three starts).[107] He split the 2022 campaign between the ACL Mariners, the Single-A Modesto Nuts, Everett, and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. In 20 appearances for the four affiliates, Townsend accumulated a 2-2 record and 4.60 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 29+1⁄3 innings pitched.[108]

In 2023, Townsend made 35 appearances out of the bullpen for Modesto, registering a 4-3 record and 3.38 ERA with 55 strikeouts and one save across 48 innings of work.[109] He began the 2024 season with Everett, recording a 2.45 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 28 appearances. Townsend was released by the Mariners organization on 5 August 2024.[110]

On 21 August 2024, Townsend signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.[111] He made five appearances down the stretch for the Double-A Altoona Curve, posting a 1-0 record and 2.00 ERA with six strikeouts over nine innings of work. Townsend elected free agency following the season on 4 November.[112]

On 12 February 2025, Townsend re-signed with the Pirates organization on a new minor league contract.

Townsend represented the Australia national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic,[113] pitching in Australia's game against Japan.[114]

Jaden Woods

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Jaden Woods
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (2002-02-01) February 1, 2002 (age 23)
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Jaden Chance Woods (born February 1, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Woods attended Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. He began playing baseball when he was a freshman in high school after the school did not offer his preferred sport, lacrosse.[115] He played college baseball at the University of Georgia for the Georgia Bulldogs. In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[116] As a junior in 2023, he started ten games and went 3-3 with a 5.77 ERA.[117] After the season, Woods was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[118]

Woods signed with the Pirates and made his professional debut with the Bradenton Marauders, pitching to a 3.14 ERA over 14+1⁄3 innings. To open the 2024 season, Woods was assigned to the Greensboro Grasshoppers before he was promoted to the Altoona Curve in June.[119][120] Over 39 relief appearances between the two teams, he posted a 4-3 record, a 3.75 ERA, and 74 strikeouts over sixty innings.[121] He was assigned to Altoona to open the 2025 season.[122] He was assigned to play in the Arizona Fall League with the Salt River Rafters after the season.[123]


Eddy Yean

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Eddy Yean
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (2001-06-25) June 25, 2001 (age 24)
Sabana Grande de Boyá, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Eddy Yean (born June 25, 2001) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

The Nationals signed Yean as an international amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic in July 2017, giving him a $100,000 signing bonus. After beginning his professional career in the Dominican Summer League in 2018, Yean advanced to Class A Short Season ball in 2019, pitching for the Auburn Doubledays. In 2020, MLB Pipeline rated Yean as the Nationals' sixth-best prospect overall and forecast that he would continue rising as a prospect.[124]

Yean pitches right-handed, releasing the ball from a three-quarters arm slot. He employs a two-seam fastball up to 97 miles per hour (156 km/h) as his primary pitch.[125] He also throws a slider and a changeup.[126]

On December 24, 2020, Yean along with Wil Crowe were traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Josh Bell.[127] He elected free agency on November 6, 2025.[128]


Full Triple-A to Rookie League rosters

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Triple-A

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Indianapolis Indians roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

Manager

Coaches

Double-A

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Altoona Curve roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  •  7 Jack Carey
  • 34 Emmanuel Chapman
  • 43 Khristian Curtis
  • 13 Derek Diamond
  • 45 Wilber Dotel
  • 36 Alessandro Ercolani
  • 24 Antwone Kelly
  • 17 Joshua Loeschorn
  • -- Garrett McMillan
  • 47 Justin Meis
  • 53 Cy Nielson
  • 14 Dominic Perachi
  • 23 Tyler Samaniego
  • 35 Anthony Solometo
  • 25 Landon Tomkins
  • 30 Blake Townsend
  •  6 Michael Walsh
  • 37 Connor Wietgrefe
  • 32 Jaden Woods

Catchers

  • 50 Omar Alfonzo
  • 28 Derek Berg
  • 22 Nick Cimillo
  • 38 Wyatt Hendrie

Infielders

Outfielders

Manager

Coaches

High-A

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Greensboro Grasshoppers roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 15 Julian Bosnic
  • 44 Victor Cabreja
  • 28 Carlos Castillo
  • 32 Hung-Leng Chang
  • -- Yoldin De La Paz
  • -- Franck De La Rosa
  • 10 Jaycob Deese
  • -- Hunter Furtado
  • 46 Jose Garces
  • -- Carlos Jimenez
  • 52 Inmer Lobo
  • 23 J. P. Massey
  • 45 Connor Oliver
  • 36 Carlson Reed
  • 16 Jake Shirk
  •  2 Peyton Stumbo
  • 19 Alexis Torres

Catchers

  •  7 Easton Carmichael
  • 17 Geovanny Planchart
  • 18 Axiel Plaz

Infielders

  • 14 Yordany De Los Santos
  • 41 Keiner Delgado
  • 37 Jared Jones
  •  9 Matt King
  • 51 Callan Moss
  •  5 Sammy Stafura

Outfielders

Manager

  • 49 Blake Butler

Coaches

  • 18 Steph Lombardo (development)
  • 12 Matt Myers (pitching)
  • 25 Jonathan Prieto (hitting)
  • 43 Jonathan Roof (performance)
  • 30 Phillip Wellman (bench)

Single-A

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Bradenton Marauders roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  •  3 Gavin Adams
  • 41 Matt Ager
  • 77 Jack Anker
  • 43 Cesar Aquino
  • -- Jacob Bimbi
  • 55 Magdiel Cotto
  • 48 Owen Kellington
  • 32 Cameron Keshock
  • 36 Brennan Malone
  • 36 Jeter Martinez
  • -- Dylan Mathiesen
  • 19 David Matoma
  • 49 Greiber Mendez
  •  6 Zander Mueth
  • 34 Reinold Navarro
  • -- Jack Noble
  • 63 Adolfo Oviedo
  • 50 Yulian Quintana
  • 54 Pitterson Rosa
  • 35 Levi Sterling
  • 28 Noah Takacs
  • 30 Clevari Tejada
  • 47 Isaias Uribe
  • 25 Jonawel Valdez
  • 14 Draven Zeigler

Catchers

  • 16 Adonys Guzman
  • 13 Camden Janik
  • 17 Edgleen Perez
  • 29 Richard Ramirez
  • 23 Luke Scherrer

Infielders

  •  3 Roinny Aguiar
  •  2 Carlos Caro
  • 52 Brent Iredale
  • 38 Ethan Lege
  • -- Dylan Palmer
  • 10 Eddie Rynders
  •  5 Wyatt Sanford
  • 27 Jhonny Severino

Outfielders

  • 46 Tony Blanco Jr.
  • 24 Ian Farrow
  • 15 Edward Florentino
  •  6 Canon Reeder
  • 12 Eddy Rodriguez
  • -- Brian Sanchez
  • 45 Estuar Suero
  •  7 Josh Tate

Manager

Coaches

  •  5 Quentin Brown (hitting)
  • 31 Renny Duarte (pitching)
  • -- Pedro Florimón (development)
  • -- Gustavo Omana (catching)
  • 22 Justin Orton (performance)

Rookie

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Florida Complex League Pirates roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • -- Brandon Cain
  • 71 Angel Camacho
  • -- Jesus Clode
  • 64 Dariel Francia
  • 35 Ronaldo Gallo
  • -- Seth Hernandez
  • 63 Ronaldys Jimenez
  • 55 Dioris Martinez
  • 51 Carlos Mateo
  • -- McLane Moody
  • -- Treyson Peters
  • 50 Bladimir Pichardo
  • 56 Irwin Ramirez
  • 57 Jose Regalado
  • -- Rubens Romero
  • 19 Andres Silvera
  • 65 Joaquin Tejada

Catchers

  • 25 Samuel Escudero
  • 24 Jonathan Rivero

Infielders

  • -- Murf Gray
  • 10 Kendrick Herrera
  • -- Gustavo Melendez
  • 75 Michell Ojeda

Outfielders

  • 26 Bralyn Brazoban
  • 27 Carl Calixte
  • -- Carter Gwost
  • 15 Cristian Jauregui
  • -- Eddie King Jr.
  • 30 Raymond Mola
  • -- Caden Shapiro

Manager

  • 46 Jose Mendez

Coaches

  • 85 Brady Conlan (hitting)
  • 61 Mick Fieldbinder (pitching)
  • 38 Fernando Nieve (pitching)

Foreign Rookie

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Dominican Summer League Pirates Black roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 58 Welin Aponte
  • 84 Jeremia Berroa
  • 85 Eydan Fermin
  • 81 Fernando Figuera
  • 78 Dariel Florentino
  • 75 Justino Francisco
  • 86 Angel Herrera
  • 46 Juan Muniz
  • 83 Leudy Reyes
  • 68 Maickol Reyes
  • 50 Angel Rosado
  • 49 Yeraldo Salcedo
  • 73 Hamlet Santos
  • 74 Robinson Smith
  • 57 Yhosneiber Torres
  • 51 Albert Vega

Catchers

  • 10 Javier Acevedo
  • 37 Yadier Crespo
  • 43 Victor Familia
  • 12 Victor Marquez

Infielders

  •  7 Adbiel Feliz
  •  6 Hyun Seung Lee
  • 28 Yoander Santana

Outfielders

  •  2 Luis Cruz
  • 34 Limanol Payero
  • 29 Hanley Ramirez
  • 30 Edgar Walker

Manager

  • -- Joel Fuentes

Coaches

  • -- David Perez (pitching)
  • -- Luis Perez (hitting)
  • -- Gustavo Polanco (catching)
  • -- Joaquin Murrietta (coach)
  • -- Angel Suero (coach)


Dominican Summer League Pirates Gold roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 70 Keuri Almonte
  • 89 Adrian Aray
  • 59 Mauricio De La Cruz
  • 77 Claudio Estelie
  • 47 Yonleg Gaetano
  • 48 Tony Gonzalez
  • 61 Yoslaniel Hernandez
  • 76 Wifrailyn Jaquez
  • 79 Carlos Lorenzo §
  • 55 Yeison Martinez
  • 91 Dariel Miguel
  • 82 Raimi Mueses
  • 94 Roilan Portuondo
  • 64 Marlon Quintana
  • 67 Darwin Roa
  • 60 Alejandro Rondon
  • 71 Jose Rondon
  • 97 Jose Sequera
  • -- Angel Soriano
  • 53 Victor Trejo
  • 63 Stainer Valdez

Catchers

  • 14 Jesus Lizardo
  • 17 Angel Perez

Infielders

  •  5 Johan De Los Santos
  • 30 Yosmar Gimenez
  • 15 Jayden Kim
  • 35 Frankeli Mesta
  • 32 Darell Morel
  • 38 Armstrong Muhoozi §
  • 24 Fredderick Ovalle
  • 23 Antonio Pimentel

Outfielders

  • 25 Iverson Allen
  • 18 Gabriel Rodriguez
  • 16 Andres Villafane §
  • 31 Phillando Williams

Manager

Coaches

  • -- Ronny Agustin (coach)
  • -- Cecilio Beltre (coach)
  • -- Jose Cueto (pitching)
  • -- Joaquin Murrieta (coach)
  • -- Leo Perez (catching)
  • -- Raul Siri (hitting)
  • -- Khelyn Smith (performance)

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