{
  "id": 12742059,
  "title": "5 Super Sleeper Pirates Prospects to Watch Next Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/5-super-sleeper-pirates-prospects-to-watch-next-year",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T00:09:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/5-super-sleeper-pirates-prospects-000917339.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Five Pittsburgh Pirates prospects, often overlooked, are worth watching next year. Felix Doroteo, traded at the 2026 deadline, stands six feet six inches and throws a 99 MPH sinker, though his command needs work. Ronaldo Gallo, an undrafted free agent, overcame injuries and now throws a 97 MPH fastball with a heavy arm-side break. He's expected to open 2027 at Bradenton. Eddie King Jr., a university standout, has a strong bat, walking just 19.1% of the time. Kyler Fedko, once a top Twins prospect, showed strong hitting this season despite a leg injury. Titus Dumitru, acquired from the Atlanta Braves, has a modest 2026 season but has above-average raw power.",
  "summary": "There's no question that Pittsburgh Pirates fans are excited to see how top prospects like Seth Hernandez, Edward Florentino, Murf Gray, and Derek Curiel will perform in 2027. Not only are they four of the Pirates' best prospects, but they also rank among the top 100 prospects. However, digging deep in the Pirates' farm system …",
  "key_points": [
    "Felix Doroteo, traded prospect, throws 99 MPH sinker",
    "Ronaldo Gallo, undrafted, expected to open 2027 at Bradenton",
    "Kyler Fedko, injury-riddled Twins prospect, strong hitting"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The emergence of these lesser-known Pirates prospects signals a deepening of the team's farm system, potentially bolstering their future roster with a mix of power hitters and hard-throwing pitchers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}