Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler was sharp in his second MLB outing on Wednesday, during their victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. Similar to his MLB debut, the Pirayes opted to deploy their top pitching prospect out of the bullpen in a long relief role. In this outing, Chandler logged four innings of work. He did not allow a run and allowed just one hit. He struck out three and served up just one free pass. He was also credited as the winning pitcher. Through his first eight MLB innings, Chandler has yet to surrender a run while posting a 0.50 WHIP with a 6:1 K:BB. Despite struggling during most of the second half at Triple-A, Chandler appears to have found his footing in the big leagues rather quickly. Despite being in a long relief role, he remains a must-start option in all standard leagues for the remainder of the campaign.

Pittsburgh Pirates standout pitching prospect Bubba Chandler more than matched the hype in his major league debut against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. The 22-year-old right-hander, who ranks as MLB Pipeline's top pitching prospect, came out of the bullpen and threw four scoreless innings to earn the save in a 9-0 victory. Chandler became the fourth pitcher ever to collect a four-inning save in his first game in the majors. He did it on 40 pitches (29 strikes) while allowing two hits, striking out three, and issuing no walks. Chandler flashed his intimidating velocity along the way, throwing the game's 13 fastest pitches, which ranged from 98.2 to 100.4 mph. Although he's beginning his career in relief, saves should be a rarity for Chandler, especially with the team expected to give him some starts over the final few weeks of the season. Regardless, his first appearance in the bigs couldn't have gone much better.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote prized right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to the majors before Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. While Chandler will initially work as a long reliever for the Pirates, he'll also have a chance to start games, according to Hiles. Now 22 years old, Chandler became a Pirate when they selected him in the third round of the 2021 draft. That pick (72nd overall) has proven to be a steal, as Chandler is now regarded as one of the elite pitching prospects in the sport. MLB Pipeline ranks Chandler as the game's seventh-best prospect overall and notes that the 6-foot-3, 218-pounder "has rapidly evolved from an athlete and thrower to a complete pitcher with a real idea of how to use all four of his pitches effectively." The hard-throwing Chandler has logged 100 innings over 24 starts at the Triple-A level this year and posted a 4.05 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and 121 strikeouts against 53 walks. Chandler has struggled with command as the season has gone on, and given that he'll pitch in a bulk role at first, fantasy managers should temper their expectations for the rest of 2025.UPDATE: Chandler will make his MLB debut on Friday against the Rockies and serve as the bulk reliever behind opener Braxton Ashcraft.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to announce their starter for Sunday, but it won't be Bubba Chandler. The 22-year-old right-hander will remain in Triple-A, where he's scheduled to start tonight. Many expected Chandler to make his MLB debut this weekend, but the Pirates are opting for more development time. The hard-throwing prospect owns a 5-5 record with a 3.82 ERA and a strong 27.6% strikeout rate this season. While fantasy managers will need to remain patient, Chandler remains one of the system's most exciting arms and could debut late this year or open 2026 in the rotation.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to announce their starter for Sunday, but it won't be Bubba Chandler. The 22-year-old right-hander will remain in Triple-A, where he's scheduled to start tonight. Many expected Chandler to make his MLB debut this weekend, but the Pirates are opting for more development time. The hard-throwing prospect owns a 5-5 record with a 3.82 ERA and a strong 27.6% strikeout rate this season. While fantasy managers will need to remain patient, Chandler remains one of the system's most exciting arms and could debut late this year or open 2026 in the rotation.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler struggled in his recent outing at Triple-A. Facing Omaha, the top pitching prospect in Pittsburgh served up six hits and three runs across four innings of work. He allowed two free passes and struck out only three. This was a bit of a step back compared to his previous outing, where he also allowed three runs but struck out seven and served up just one walk. Over his last eight starts, Chandler has had very mixed results, holding an overall 4.42 ERA with a 1.63 WHIP. During these 38 2/3 innings, Chandler has tallied 42 strikeouts with 29 walks. Through 96 2/3 innings at Triple-A this season, Chandler has posted a modest 3.82 ERA and a 1.42 WIP. Given his inconsistency, fantasy managers should only consider stashing him in deeper 12+ team formats.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler allowed three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven against Triple-A Omaha. Chandler's swing and miss stuff was on display in this start, generating 17 swings and misses on 48 swings. His high 90s fastball did most of the work with 11 whiffs, with each of his secondary offerings producing at least one. However, the eight hits allowed tied a season high. It wasn't a ton of loud contact with an 88.2 mph average exit velocity, but it limited his efficiency. Positively, he continues to stretch out and reached 91 pitches in the outing. For the season, the top prospect holds a 3.69 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a 113:46 K:BB ratio in 92.2 innings. His MLB debut should be expected to come relatively soon, and he'd be viewed as a priority add in standard leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler enjoyed a much-needed bounce-back on Thursday evening, facing Triple-A Toledo. In this start, the top-ranked pitching prospect in the Steel City tossed 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball with four hits and two walks. He struck out seven. In his last outing, the right-hander stumbled, allowing eight hits and five earned runs against Nashville. Fantasy managers should closely monitor Chandler's production at Triple-A, as he could be in the mix to join the MLB roster in the coming weeks. The right-hander has struggled at times at Triple-A this season, but has also flashed immense upside. With Mitch Keller, Andrew Heaney, and Bailey Falter viewed as potential trade candidates, Chandler could have a clear path to joining the rotation by the end of the month.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler took a step back in his most recent outing on Friday evening against Triple-A Nashville. In this outing, the top pitching prospect in the sport on MLB.com allowed eight hits and five earned runs across 3 2/3 innings. He served up two walks and allowed two home runs. He struck out four hitters. This was a rough showing for Chandler, who had recently begun to turn the corner after a disastrous June. In his first two starts of July, the right-hander tossed 12 shutout innings with a 1.17 WHIP and a 13:4 K:BB. However, in June, Chandler posted an 8.53 ERA with a 2.29 WHIP through 12 2/3 innings. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his development as he could contend for a second-half MLB debut if he can find his footing at Triple-A.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler was dominant in a 3-0 win Thursday against Triple-A Gwinnett, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out seven over six scoreless innings. The right-hander has now rattled off 12 straight scoreless innings to begin July. He maxed out at 100.2 MPH on his fastball and generated 15 whiffs on 47 swings. After not exceeding four innings, Chandler was stretched out more in this one as he finished with exactly 100 pitches. The 22-year-old has electric stuff, and the Pirates could be gearing him up to be promoted shortly after the All-Star Break. He'd be a priority add in all formats wherever available.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler tossed six shutout frames en route to earning the victory over Triple-A Louisville on Friday evening. In this outing, the top pitching prospect in the game struck out six batters and allowed five hits. He walked just two batters. This was a much-needed bounce-back outing for Chandler, who has posted a high 8.83 ERA with a 2.29 WHIP across his last 12 2/3 innings (five starts). However, before that rough skid, Chandler appeared to be on the fast track to the major leagues, holding a stellar 2.03 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP through his first 48 2/3 innings of work this season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Chandler's status at Triple-A, as he should be in the mix to join Pittsburgh in the coming weeks.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler allowed one earned run on three hits and four walks while striking out six in 3 1/3 innings pitched in his latest start this past Saturday. After a dominating start to the year, some command issues have cropped up for the Pirates' top prospect, registering a 15.0 percent walk rate over his last 10 starts while posting a 4.75 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and a 10.4 percent K-BB%. What seemed like an imminent promotion to the big leagues earlier this season has now turned into potentially a handful of starts in the second half, a disappointing outcome for fantasy managers who have stashed him in hopes of a major league debut. The ceiling is still high, and Pittsburgh's general manager Ben Cherington recently stated the team wants him to be in the majors this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out three across four innings against Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. Chandler was able to extend deeper into this outing after recording only two outs in his most recent start. He looked like his typical dominant self, with five pitches exceeding 100 MPH. He generated seven whiffs on 32 swings and was able to stay in the zone for the most part. The 22-year-old didn't allow an extra base hit, and hitters had just an 81 MPH average exit velocity against the right-hander. He is one of baseball's top pitching prospects, and his debut should be coming very soon. He is well worth the stash in most formats.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler recorded only two outs while allowing one run on no hits and four walks against Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday. Chandler struggled to find the strike zone, with only 13 of his 31 pitches thrown for strikes. The 22-year-old's stuff is tantalizing, but his inconsistency in command is a bit concerning. In his first six starts of the season, he held a manageable 7.7 percent walk rate. In his last seven starts, he owns an elevated 15.3 percent walk rate. He combats it with a strikeout rate north of 30 percent, but there are some reasons to temper expectations. The right-hander should still be expected to be called up in the near future and is a quality stash in standard formats.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler allowed three runs on four hits and one walk with one strikeout over two innings against Triple-A Memphis. Chandler had an abbreviated outing on Thursday, throwing just 49 pitches, and uncharacteristically didn't draw a ton of whiffs. He generated six whiffs on 30 swings overall and wasn't quite as effective in getting swing and misses in the zone. The velocity on the fastball still looked awesome at 97.7 MPH, he filled up the zone, and he didn't give up a lot of hard contact. The top prospect looks ready to be called up to the majors at any moment and would be viewed as a priority add.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler continued his impressive start to the Triple-A regular season by logging five shutout innings against Nashville on Friday evening. In this start, Chandler struck out eight batters and allowed just four hits and one walk. This was a great sign to see Chandler command his pitches as he allowed 13 free passes over his last 18 1/3 innings, entering Friday's game. Through 48 2/3 innings with Indianapolis, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the sport has posted a stellar 2.03 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP. During this stint, he has struck out 69 batters and allowed 21 walks. During his first stint in Triple-A in 2024, Chandler enjoyed similar success, holding a 1.83 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP. He should be viewed as a high-priority stash candidate in all formats.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler tossed 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball during his last outing against Triple-A Toledo. Chandler enjoyed another impressive outing, allowing just one hit during this game. However, he struggled with his command, allowing four walks and striking out just five batters. Since May 1, Chandler has held a 3.09 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP across 23 1/3 innings at Triple-A. During this stint, the top pitching prospect in the sport has struck out 34 batters. In his first 20 1/3 innings, Chandler held an impressive 1.33 ERA and a 0.64 WHIP. Fantasy managers should continue to view the 22-year-old as a top stash option in all formats. Once he is promoted to the majors, he will carry high upside given his career 2.06 ERA across 83 frames at the Triple-A level.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler threw five scoreless innings on Tuesday, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out eight. It was a good bounce-back outing after allowing three earned runs on five hits and four walks in only 2 2/3 innings his last time out. The performance lowered the 22-year-old's ERA for the season to 1.91 with a 1.00 WHIP and 49 strikeouts over 33 innings pitched. He threw a season-high 86 pitches in the contest, continuing a progression toward a major league workload. The righty began the year as the Pirates' top prospect, and while that is still the case, the former third-round draft pick moved from No.12 overall up to the second-overall prospect in baseball in MLB.com's latest refresh of its Top 100 Prospects list. He remains a top stash candidate in redraft leagues and should make his way to the majors within the next month or so.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler was uncharacteristically ineffective for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, lasting just 2 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out five. The performance may temporarily mute the calls for the Pirates to bring him up, but it doesn't change the assertion that he is ready for the big leagues. Even after this rough outing, the righty still owns a strong 2.25 ERA and 0.93 WHIP along with 41 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched. Look for the Pirates' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 12) to get back on track in his next start and be in the majors by mid-June. The 6-foot-3 hurler remains a top stash candidate in redraft leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler was dominant again in Thursday's start for Triple-A Indianapolis, yielding just one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine batters over five innings pitched. The righty's pitch count hit 71, and he also hit 100.4 mph on the radar gun. Through six starts, Pittsburgh's top prospect owns a 1.42 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and a 31.9 percent K-BB% over 25 1/3 IP. MLB's 14th-ranked prospect is ready for a tougher test in the big leagues. Looking ahead, if they would like to have him debut at home, the fifth spot in the rotation would have a turn against Atlanta on May 11, or they could wait for a seven-game home stand against the Reds and the Brewers that begins on May 19. Regardless, the 6-foot-3 hurler is the top pitching stash for fantasy managers who can spare a bench spot or have an available NA spot.