"He's been much better in a greater sample of playing time in the minors. Over the past three years, he has taken 1,240 trips to the plate on the farm, mostly at the Triple-A level. His 12.1% walk rate and 20% strikeout rate were both good figures and he hit 51 home runs. His combined .248/.355/.444 line in that time translated to a 105 wRC+. He also provides defensive versatility, having spent time at all four infield spots as well as left field."
"The Pirates have very little settled in their infield, apart from Spencer Horwitz having first base spoken for. Prospect Konnor Griffin could take over the shortstop job in 2026 but still hasn't played at the Triple-A level yet. Putting Griffin aside, the Pirates have a cluster of infielders including Jared Triolo, , Nick Gonzales, Tsung-Che Cheng and Enmanuel Valdéz. Yorke and Cheng are still lacking in big league experience."
Davis Wendzel signed a minor-league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates that includes a big-league spring training invite and $850,000 major-league salary if promoted. Wendzel, who turns 29 in May, appeared in 27 games for the Rangers in 2024, hitting .128/.163/.234 in 49 plate appearances. He has stronger Triple-A credentials over the past three seasons, compiling a .248/.355/.444 line, 51 home runs, a 12.1% walk rate and a 20% strikeout rate across 1,240 plate appearances for a 105 wRC+. He offers defensive versatility across four infield positions and left field. The Pirates' infield remains unsettled, creating opportunity for non-roster depth additions.
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