The Pittsburgh Pirates have been bit hard by the injury bug this season. This has also extended into the minor leagues where top prospects such as Ke’Bryan Hayes and Oneil Cruz are both currently on the minor league injured list.
Another key minor leaguer that has battled the injury bug this season has been pitcher JT Brubaker. After being named the organization’s minor league pitcher of the year in 2018, Brubaker entered the 2019 season as the next man up for the Pirates and their starting rotation. Unfortunately, arm injuries have plagued Brubaker all season.