Predicting The Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day Roster

Mar 19, 2017; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle (13) prior to the spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle (13) prior to the spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (29) congratulates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) after McCutchen scored during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (29) congratulates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) after McCutchen scored during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

The Opening Day 25

My final prediction for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Opening Day roster is as follows:

Starting pitchers

Chad Kuhl
Gerrit Cole
Ivan Nova
Jameson Taillon
Trevor Williams

Relief pitchers

A.J. Schugel
Antonio Bastardo
Daniel Hudson
Felipe Rivero
Juan Nicasio
Tony Watson
Wade LeBlanc

Catchers

Chris Stewart (if healthy)
Francisco Cervelli

Infielders

David Freese
John Jaso
Jordy Mercer
Josh Bell
Josh Harrison
Phil Gosselin

Outfielders

Andrew McCutchen
Gregory Polanco
Starling Marte

Utility players

Adam Frazier
Alen Hanson

Next: Dave's 2017 Pirate Prediction

Opening Day is just four days away, yay! This gives the Pittsburgh Pirates four days to finalize their Opening Day roster. What is your prediction for the Bucs’ Opening Day 25-man roster?