OAKLAND, CA - MAY 11: General Manager Ben Cherington of the Boston Red Sox stands on the field prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on May 11, 2015 in Oakland, California. The Red Sox defeated the Athletics 5-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have built up a decent farm system, however some of their prospects have developed into potential core pieces over time.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen their farm system take major steps forward the last few offseasons. They have made a handful of additions to improve their future by acquiring Liover Peguero and Brennan Malone in the Starling Marte trade last season and by drafting middle infielder Nick Gonzales with the #7 overall pick in the 2020 draft.