In a recent report by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, author Jason Mackey has stated the Pittsburgh Pirates have expressed “modest interest” in third basemen currently on the market. This comes as no huge surprise, as the Bucs could use a platoon for Jose Osuna, and Colin Moran, and could use more depth at the hot corner.
Eventually, top prospect and the #36th ranked prospect according to mlb.com, Ke’Bryan Hayes will take over at third base. Currently, Hayes is ranked as the best defensive third basemen in the minors, having 60/60 grades for both his arm and overall fielding.