Pirates farm report: Hunter Barco dominant again in return from mild shoulder sprain

Pirates farm report: Hunter Barco dominant again in return from mild shoulder sprain

Down on the farm is a recurring notebook highlighting the past week of baseball throughout the Pirates minor league system. All rankings are per MLB Pipeline....

Pirates Minor League Report: Hunter Barco Deals in Return from Injury

Two promising Pirates pitching prospects returned from injury last week, with Hunter Barco returning to his dominant standard after missing nearly two weeks with a shoulder strain and Carlson Reed making his 2025 debut. Barco fanned seven batters in just three innings, walking three batters and allowing a hit but preventing any runs from crossing. His day ended at 61 pitches (35 strikes) as he began to run into trouble in the third inning — and,…