The Pittsburgh Pirates have been making strikes on the final day of the All-Star Break, buying former top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Washington Nationals on Thursday for money or a participant to be named later.
The 24-year-old Hassell was a primary spherical draft alternative of the San Diego Padres in 2020 and was thought to be a top 40 prospect in 2022 and 2023 earlier than failing to progress any additional.
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Hassell, an outfielder, was enjoying in Triple-A this season and was hitting an underwhelming .215 with simply 2 homers and 15 RBIs. He did play 70 video games with the Nationals varsity final season, ending the yr hitting .223 with 3 homers and 18 RBIs on 197 at-bats.
Obviously, the Bucs are taking a flyer on some unfulfilled potential with Hassell, they usually have a necessity for some depth in the outfield, however the Nationals have been do determined to eliminate him that they traded him to the Bucs for future issues.
But who is aware of? Should he flip it round, he can be removed from the primary participant to go to new staff and discover success, so for the sunshine worth that it value the Buccos, it’s definitely worth the likelihood.
Welcome to the membership, Robert!