Pittsburgh Pirates: Non-Roster Invitees Who Could Make Opening Day Roster

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Blake Weiman #82 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch during the spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at Century Link Sports Complex on February 29, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Blake Weiman #82 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch during the spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at Century Link Sports Complex on February 29, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
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Aug 19, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton (17) gestures during batting practice before the game against the Cleveland Indians at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

With the start of Spring Training just a few weeks away let’s take a look at three non-roster invitees to MLB camp who could crack the Opening Day roster for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Earlier this week the Pittsburgh Pirates announced 26 non-roster invitees to MLB camp. Which of these players could make the Opening Day roster? Let’s discuss!

Every MLB season teams see players who were non-roster invitees to Spring Training make the Opening Day roster. While it was a different situation due to COVID-19, Phillip Evans and Derek Holland did it with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020.

Often times non-roster invitees are littered with top organizational prospects. This certainly applies to the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring, and this could lead to a fun spring for Pirate fans. That said, there will be a group of these prospects with the opportunity to make the Opening Day roster.

With the start of Spring Training right around the corner there are positions available on the Pirate roster. Especially in the bullpen and on the bench. Due to this, there will be opportunity to be had for non-roster invitees. Of these non-roster invitees, which are best positioned to take advantage and make a push to earn a spot on the team’s Opening Day roster?

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