NL Central: Bubba Chandler watch in Pittsburgh
May 3 2025
While fifth starter Carmen Mlodzinski has held a rotation spot since Opening Day, it hasn't been exactly pretty. Mlodzinski has a 6.58 ERA in the 26 innings he's pitched through six starts, although his 3.52 FIP and 3.67 xFIP both suggest he's gotten a little unlucky in that time. He's only made it through five innings twice so far on the young season, and while he may have gotten a bit unlucky, the Pirates have options they can turn to in Triple-A.
Far and away the most intriguing starting pitching option in the Pirates farm system is the top prospect in our Pirates' minor league report, Bubba Chandler. So far in 2025 Chandler has thrown 25.1 innings with a 1.42 ERA. He's struck out 36 batters during that time while...
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