Nick Yorke, a former first-round pick of the Red Sox who was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this year, is set to make his major league debut. The Pirates are planning to promote Yorke to their active roster, as reported by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Yorke has been playing well with the Pirates’ Triple-A team in Indianapolis, boasting a strong slash line of .355/.431/.507 in 40 games with two home runs and 17 doubles.
Yorke’s journey to the majors began when he was selected by the Red Sox in the first round of the 2020 draft from a high school in San Jose, California. Despite being considered one of the organization’s top prospects, he was overshadowed by other rising stars within the organization. Yorke struggled with injuries in 2022 but bounced back in 2023 and continued to impress this season before being traded to the Pirates.
Known for his strong on-base skills and plus hit tool, Yorke has faced questions about his ability to slug and uncertainty about his defensive position. Originally a second baseman, the Red Sox had him play in the outfield to expedite his path to the majors. Yorke has continued to split time between the infield and outfield for the Pirates in Indianapolis.
Yorke’s promotion to the majors represents a significant milestone in his career and an opportunity to showcase his talents at the highest level of professional baseball. Pirates fans can look forward to seeing what the young prospect can bring to the team as he embarks on this exciting new chapter.
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