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.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler tossed five shutout innings in his latest start at Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, allowing just one hit and no walks while striking out four. Worth noting, the righty got up to 70 pitches, and is about as stretched out as he needs to be in order to get that call to the majors. Pittsburgh's current fifth man in the rotation, reliever-turned-starter Carmen Mlodzinski, has allowed three or more earned runs in four of his five starts and hasn't gone longer than five innings in any of them. Chandler owns a 1.33 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, and a 28.4 percent K-BB%, and although Triple-A competition is not the same as the major leagues, MLB's 14th-ranked prospect would be an upgrade for the Pirates' rotation. Those in need of pitching help with an available roster spot should consider stashing the 6-foot-3 hurler ahead of his eventual call-up, which is expected to happen by the end of May.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler made his second start of the season for Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, tossing four innings of shutout ball, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out eight batters. The righty was dialed in, throwing 46 of his 61 pitches for strikes (75%). Through two starts and six-and-two-thirds innings pitched, the Pirates' top prospect has yet to allow a run on two hits and a 5:12 BB:K. Back of the rotation guys Andrew Heaney and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched well enough in their last outings to potentially hold off a Chandler promotion for a little while longer, so perhaps the 22-year-old gets another start or two at Triple-A, but it may soon be time to consider stashing the 6-foot-3 hurler ahead of his inevitable call-up.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Bubba Chandler tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings during his regular-season debut on Thursday afternoon. Chandler struck out four and served up three free passes. He allowed just one hit. Chandler was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but fell just short in the competition. However, it appears the Pirates are somewhat limiting his workload in the minor leagues, which suggests he may have a significant role in the big leagues when he makes his debut. Last summer, the right-hander logged 39 1/3 innings at Triple-A. He posted a stellar 1.83 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP. He held a 15:54 BB:K and allowed just two long balls. Even though fellow pitching prospect Thomas Harrington got the call to the majors before Chandler, fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his progression, as he could be a must-start option when he reaches the Steel City.