When the 2021 season was in its final legs, Pittsburgh Pirates fans caught a glimpse of what’s in store for the future as young phenoms Roansy Contreras and Oneil Cruz were called up to the main roster.
Both had stellar debuts, as Contreras fanned four hitters over three scoreless innings, while Cruz tallied three hits including a home run in nine at-bats over the final few games. With this in mind, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone if they spend significant time with the Bucs next year to see what they could really bring to the table if granted more playing time.