Pittsburgh Pirates: Non-Roster Invitees Who Could Make the Team

Mar 1, 2021; Sarasota, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates Cody Bolton (78) poses during media day at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: MLB Photos via USA Today Sports
Mar 1, 2021; Sarasota, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates Cody Bolton (78) poses during media day at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: MLB Photos via USA Today Sports /
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 21: Manager Derek Shelton #17 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks from the mound after a pitching change during the sixth inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 21, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently announced their list of non-roster invitees, and these three players could secure an Opening Day roster spot despite being in camp as non-roster invitees

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently announced their list of non-roster invitees as they head into camp. Marty recently looked at some names to keep an eye on during Spring Training, but most are top prospects who need more seasoning in the minors. Guys like Quinn Priester, Nick Gonzales, Henry Davis, Ji-Hwan Bae, or Carmen Mlodzinski are very talented but are pretty much guaranteed options to the minor leagues to at least start the season.

However, a few names are MLB-ready and might make a run for a 26-man roster spot. Although the Pittsburgh Pirates have their fair share of talent that should arrive as the season goes on, the roster will be at its weakest in April. With many roster spots non-guaranteed, there is a chance we see some of the non-roster invitees break camp with the team.

Today, I want to look at a few of those potential non-roster invitees who might make the Opening Day roster of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are all major league ready based on age or minor league performance.