The Pirates are holding firm on top prospect Seth Hernandez, the sixth overall pick in the 2025 draft, despite intense interest from teams chasing his elite 100 mph fastball and devastating secondary stuff. With a 2.43 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 18 starts last season, plus a Futures Game appearance, Hernandez is clearly their future ace. While bullpen needs loom and names like Mason Miller circulate, trading him for a reliever would be a long-term mistake. The Pirates are playing the long game—and they’re not selling out for a closer.

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