With little to play for in the final two months of the season, the focus for many is how the Pirates can set themselves up for a more successful campaign in 2026. Part of that equation includes strong production from some of the top rated prospects within the organization.

General Manager Ben Cherington discussed as much Sunday, during his weekly radio show on 93.7 The Fan.

The biggest strength of the Pirates’ farm system, of course, can be found on the mound. Rookie right-handers Braxton Ashcraft and Mike Burrows have already demonstrated their major league value this season. However, the player many argue to be the best of the bunch — Bubba Chandler — has yet to arrive.

“He’s incredibly important to our future,” Cherington said of Chandler. “He’s got a chance to be a very, very good s

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