Options for the Pirates’ 26th man

Feb 23 2020 by Yardbarker: Pittsburgh Pirates

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Earlier this week, ESPN’s David Schoenfield pondered about how teams may use the newly added 26th roster spot. He concluded five different possibilities: the professional pinch hitter, the speedy pinch runner/defensive specialist, an extra platoon bat, a two-way player, and a third catcher. Keep in mind that teams cannot have more than 13 pitchers. How might the Pirates use the extra roster spot? Professional pinch hitter Jose Osuna excelled as a pinch hitter...
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