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Pittsburgh Pirates: Projecting 2022 for Protected Prospects

ByMarty Leap|
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 23: Jack Suwinski of San Diego Padres scores in the 7th inning during a friendly game between San Diego Padres and Diablos Rojos at Alfredo Harp Helu Stadium on March 23, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. The game is held as part of the opening celebrations of the Alfredo Harp Helu Stadium, now the newest in Mexico to play baseball. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 23: Jack Suwinski of San Diego Padres scores in the 7th inning during a friendly game between San Diego Padres and Diablos Rojos at Alfredo Harp Helu Stadium on March 23, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. The game is held as part of the opening celebrations of the Alfredo Harp Helu Stadium, now the newest in Mexico to play baseball. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
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Aug 11, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington looks on during batting practice before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Friday evening Pittsburgh Pirates added four prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. What could 2022 hold for each of them?

6:00 PM ET on Friday was the deadline for MLB teams to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft. While the status of the Rule 5 Draft is a bit up in the air due to the looming lockout, the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as the rest of baseball, still had the need to add players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the draft.

Prior to Friday evening’s deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates added four prospects to their 40-man roster. While it was a bit of surprise to not see the Pirates make more additions to their 40-man roster, the four prospects they added to the 40-man came no surprise.

Today we will delve into the four prospects that the Pittsburgh Pirates decided to add to their 40-man roster. As well as what the 2022 season could each for each of these four players as they look to carve out a role with the Pirates.

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