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These guys haven’t appeared yet for any of the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league affiliated teams, but they do have some professional experience under their belt.

I still think it’s worth mentioning them and seeing what they could contribute in the future.

The Pirates picked up Nic Laio in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft from the Texas Rangers. In 56.1 innings, Laio had a 5.43 ERA, 5.20 FIP, and 1.30 WHIP. However, he did carry an exceptional 32.9% strikeout rate and 6.7% walk rate. Home runs were his most prominent issue, with a 2.24 HR/9 rate.

He could improve based on his 3.40 xFIP. Laio brings a low-to-mid-90s four-seamer, a well-above-average slider, and a changeup that needs some work.

He projects as a long relief man out of the bullpen who could make the occasional start.

was one of the Pirates’ many international signings. Despite the 17-year-old having yet to appear in a game with any of the Pirates’ affiliates, he does have some experience at the independent level.

In 100 plate appearances with the Pioneer League’s Rocky Mountain Vibes, Triado hit for a respectable .253/.320/.429 line.

It is a small sample size in the indy leagues, but a .

750 OPS from a 16-year-old isn’t half bad at that level. The first baseman stands at 6’1, 187 pounds, and projects to have above-average power with a decent hit tool.