Below are the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates:
Players
Omar Alfonzo
| Omar Alfonzo | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: (2003-08-03) August 3, 2003 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
Omar Eliezer Alonfzo (born August 3, 2003) is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball catcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Alfonzo grew up in both Minneapolis and in Venezuela.[1] He signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent in 2019.[2] He made his professional debut in 2021 with the Dominican Summer League Pirates and hit .232 with two home runs over 39 games. Alfonzo spent the 2022 season with the Florida Complex League Pirates and batted .144 over 33 games.
Alfonzo played the 2023 season with the Complez League and also played with the Bradenton Marauders, batting .275 with five home runs and 42 RBIs over sixty games.[3] In 2024, he started the season with Bradenton and was promoted to the Greensboro Grasshoppers in August.[4] Over 110 games, he hit .252 with 13 home runs and 46 RBIs.[5] He opened the 2025 season with Greensboro and was promoted to the Altoona Curve during the season.[6][7]
Alfonzo's father, Eliézer Alfonzo, played in MLB for six seasons.[8]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Brandan Bidois
| Brandan Bidois | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 77 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2001-06-21) June 21, 2001 Brisbane, Australia | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Brandan Bidois (born June 21, 2001) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Bidois signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in 2019.[9] In 2020, he played with the Brisbane Bandits of the Australian Baseball League.[10] Bidois made his minor league debut in 2021 with the Florida Complex League Pirates. He missed the 2022 season due to injury but returned to play in 2023 with the Bradenton Marauders. In 2024, he played with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and also appeared in one game for the Indianapolis Indians.
Bidois was eligible for the 2024 Rule 5 draft but went unselected.[11] Bidois was a non-roster invitee to 2025 spring training and was named to Pittsburgh's Spring Breakout roster.[12] In 2025, he played with Bradenton, Greensboro, the Altoona Curve, and Indianapolis.[13] During the season, he pitched 18 innings in a row without allowing a hit over 11 relief appearances.[14] He finished the season with an 8-0 record, a 0.74 ERA, and 69 strikeouts over forty relief appearances between the four teams and was named the Pirates Minor League Reliever of the Year.[15] On November 18, 2025, the Pirates added Bidois to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[16]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Jack Brannigan
| Jack Brannigan | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Third baseman / Shortstop | |
| Born: (2001-03-11) March 11, 2001 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Jack Thomas Brannigan (born March 11, 2001) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Brannigan attended Marist High School in Chicago, Illinois and played college baseball at the University of Notre Dame.[17] He was a two-way player at Notre Dame, appearing in games as an infielder and relief pitcher.[18] In 2021, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[19]
Brannigan was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[20][21] He signed with the Pirates, and spent his first professional season with the Florida Complex League Pirates and Bradenton Marauders. Brannigan played 2023 with Bradenton and the Greensboro Grasshoppers. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.[22]
Brannigan made 59 appearances for the Double-A Altoona Curve in 2025, batting .225/.329/.358 with five home runs, 30 RBI, and nine stolen bases. On November 18, 2025, the Pirates added Brannigan to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[23]
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors)
Wilber Dotel
| Wilber Dotel | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 86 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2002-09-25) September 25, 2002 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Wilber Bladimir Dotel (born September 25, 2002) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Dotel signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in October 2020.[24]
Dotel made 27 appearances for the Double-A Altoona Curve in 2025, posting a 7-9 record and 4.15 ERA with 131 strikeouts across 125+2⁄3 innings pitched. On November 18, 2025, the Pirates added Dotel to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[25]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Edward Florentino
| Edward Florentino | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: (2006-11-11) November 11, 2006 Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
Edward Adonis Florentino (born November 11, 2006) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Florentino signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in January 2024.[26] He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Pirates. He started 2025 with the Florida Complex League Pirates before being promoted to the Bradenton Marauders.[27]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Antwone Kelly
| Antwone Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 89 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2003-09-01) September 1, 2003 Oranjestad, Aruba | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Antwone Thyshon Kelly (born September 1, 2003) is an Aruban professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Kelly signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in 2021. He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Pirates and played the 2022 season with the Florida Complex League Pirates. Kelly opened the 2023 season in the Complex League before being promoted to the Bradenton Marauders near the season's end. In 2024, he spent the season with Bradenton and went 1-6 with a 4.43 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 69 innings.[28]
Kelly opened the 2025 season with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and was promoted to the Altoona Curve in June.[29][30] Over 25 starts between the two teams, he went 3-3 with a 3.02 ERA and 116 strikeouts.[31] On November 18, 2025, the Pirates added Kelly to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[32]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Carlson Reed
| Carlson Reed | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2002-11-27) November 27, 2002 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
Carlson Timothy Reed (born November 27, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Reed attended Marietta High School in Marietta, Georgia and played college baseball at the West Virginia University. In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[33] He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[34] He was converted into a starting pitcher by the Pirates after pitching out of the bullpen at West Virginia.[35]
Reed made his professional debut with the Florida Complex League Pirates. He started 2024 with the Bradenton Marauders and was promoted to the Greensboro Grasshoppers during the season.
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- West Virginia Mountaineers bio
Wyatt Sanford
| Wyatt Sanford | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Shortstop / Second baseman | |
| Born: (2005-11-24) November 24, 2005 Frisco, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
Wyatt Steven Sanford (born November 24, 2005) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Sanford attended Independence High School in Frisco, Texas.[36] He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[37][38] Sanford signed with the Pirates for $2.5 million, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at Texas A&M University.[39]
Sanford made his professional debut in 2025 with the Florida Complex League Pirates before being promoted to the Bradenton Marauders after 20 games. Sanford appeared in 64 games between both teams and hit .243 with five home runs, 25 RBI, and 34 stolen bases before an injury ended his season in August.[40]
Sanford's father, Chance Sanford, previously played in MLB for the Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers.[39]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Sammy Stafura
| Sammy Stafura | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).png/1280px-Sammy_Stafura_(xwql-YEIMDQ)_(cropped).png) Stafura in 2022 | |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: (2004-11-15) November 15, 2004 Cortlandt, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Samuel Stafura (born November 15, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Stafura grew up in Cortlandt Manor, New York and attended Walter Panas High School 2019–2023.[41] He was named the New York Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a senior.[42] Stafura committed to play college baseball at Clemson.[43]
Stafura was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[44] He signed with the team on July 17, 2023, and received an over-slot signing bonus of $2.497 million.[45]
Stafura made his professional debut after signing with the Arizona Complex League Reds, appearing in 12 games. He opened the 2024 season with the Arizona Complex League Reds and was promoted after 15 games to the Daytona Tortugas, with whom he ended the year.[46] Over 92 games between both teams, Stafura hit .270 with eight home runs, 54 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases. He was assigned back to Daytona to open the 2025 season.[47]
On July 30, 2025, Stafura, Taylor Rogers, and cash considerations were traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.[48] The Pirates assigned him to the Bradenton Marauders.[49]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
Jaden Woods
| Jaden Woods | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2002-02-01) February 1, 2002 Macon, Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
Jaden Chance Woods (born February 1, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Woods attended Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. He began playing baseball when he was a freshman in high school after the school did not offer his preferred sport, lacrosse.[50] He played college baseball at the University of Georgia for the Georgia Bulldogs. In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[51] As a junior in 2023, he started ten games and went 3-3 with a 5.77 ERA.[52] After the season, Woods was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[53]
Woods signed with the Pirates and made his professional debut with the Bradenton Marauders, pitching to a 3.14 ERA over 14+1⁄3 innings. To open the 2024 season, Woods was assigned to the Greensboro Grasshoppers before he was promoted to the Altoona Curve in June.[54][55] Over 39 relief appearances between the two teams, he posted a 4-3 record, a 3.75 ERA, and 74 strikeouts over sixty innings.[56] He was assigned to Altoona to open the 2025 season.[57] He was assigned to play in the Arizona Fall League with the Salt River Rafters after the season.[58]
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Georgia Bulldogs bio
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