Pirates Call up Red-Hot Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, Start Him in Right Field at Toronto

Pirates call up red-hot prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, start him in right field at Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled prospect Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis after a recent hot streak and had him in the lineup in right field Friday night for their game at Toronto.

Sources: The Pirates are promoting Esmerlyn Valdez, their No. 9 prospect

ST. LOUIS — On Tuesday, the Pirates called up The Password. Now, they’re bringing in The Magician. The Pirates are promoting outfielder Esmerlyn...

Pirates to promote 22-year-old outfielder with .887 OPS to Majors

This should be a fun promotion for the Pirates.

Pirates Prospect Forcing His Way Toward MLB Call-Up

The Pittsburgh Pirates might have another exciting prospect making his way to Pittsburgh.

Report: Pirates Calling Up Esmerlyn Valdez For MLB Debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates have followed up one major call-up after another. After promoting top outfielder prospect Jhostynxon García earlier this week, the Bucs will call up Esmerlyn Valdez to make his MLB debut, according to MLB insider Francys Romero. Valdez has ascended to become one of the Pirates’ best hitting prospects. Since he was already on the 40-man roster, the Pirates will not have to make a 40-man roster move. However, they will send …

Pirates to Promote Slugging Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez

The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez to the big leagues, a source confirmed to Pittsburgh Baseball Now. He is expected to join the team in Toronto on Friday. Valdez, who stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 234 pounds, has spent the season with Triple-A Indianapolis. In 46 games, he’s slashed .253/.381/.506 with 10 doubles, 10 home runs and 29 RBI. The 22-year-old has hit five home runs in his last five games, including o…