Pirates Bet on Hassell’s Potential | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates just pulled off a savvy, low-risk move by acquiring former top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals for cash — betting he can rediscover his hitting form with a fresh start in Pittsburgh. Once a first-round pick with elite potential, Hassell hasn’t lived up to expectations in the majors, hitting just .223 last season before being DFA’d. But his minor league numbers still hint at the talent that made him a top-20 prospect. GM Ben Cherington is playing the long game — this is the kind of calculated gamble rebuilding teams crave: minimal cost, maximum upside if Hassell rebounds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/218c10aef206e4d2