In 2015, the Pittsburgh Pirates took UCLA infielder Kevin Kramer in the second round. Kramer was the Bruins shortstop until he received shoulder surgery. He then transitioned to second base as he recovered. The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him right after taking shortstop Kevin Newman with their first pick, so it seemed logical that Kramer would be his double-play partner down the road. However, it was announced today via Pirates Prospects, Kramer would be seeing time at shortstop in the Arizona Fall League.
This, of course, raises questions about why. Are the Bucs considering dangling one of their top shortstop prospects in a deal this fall?