Going into the year, the Pittsburgh Pirates had many very noteworthy prospects. The likes of Quinn Priester, Nick Gonzales, Miguel Yajure, Travis Swaggerty, and Liover Peguero were, across the board, their best prospects. But that was back in Feburary/March 2021. The farm system looks a whole lot different with prospects rising, as well as new, very talented ones being added. But among the prospects that entered the season as part of the team’s organization, which player has increased their stock the most?
The easy answer is Roansy Contreras. The right-hander wasn’t even considered the headliner of the Jameson Taillon deal, with many seeing another highly touted right-handed prospect, Miguel Yajure the most attractive piece.