Nick Yorke contends for Pirates roster spot

by Bruno Mulé | Pirates Correspondent | Wed, Mar 19th 8:44am EDT

Nick Yorke is still vying for a Pirates roster spot, per team updates, with 7 hits in 30 Grapefruit League at-bats this spring, boosted by Spencer Horwitz’s injury. (Noah Hiles)

With Darick Hall and Matt Gorski both getting reassigned to minor league camp, that means the first base job is coming down to DJ Stewart, Nick Yorke and Billy Cook. You can throw Jared Triolo in there as well, but he's making the team regardless.
— Noah Hiles (@_NoahHiles) March 18, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Yorke’s 7-for-30 spring line, with 2 extra-base hits, 10 strikeouts, and 6 walks, keeps him in the Pirates’ mix, especially with Horwitz’s wrist likely landing him on the IL. He competes with Billy Cooke and DJ Stewart for first base time. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his bat for early playing time in Pittsburgh.

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