In the long-term, Chandler is expected to partner with Paul Skenes at the top of the Pirates' rotation. Fans envisioned the pair would establish themselves as one of the best young duos in the sport as early as 2025, but those plans were put on hold when the team opted to keep Chandler in the minors for most of the season.

According to multiple reports Wednesday, the Pirates are calling up right-hander Bubba Chandler, a former quarterback who originally committed to play for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney in May 2020 but was drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round of MLB's 2021 ...

PITTSBRURGH — Baseball's top pitching prospect is getting called up to the majors. The Pittsburgh Pirates have decided to promote 22-year-old right hander Bubba Chandler ahead of their game Friday against the Colorado Rockies, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Bubba Chandler is here! And, unfortunately, after all this time, it may not actually matter for Fantasy. The Pirates are finally – finally! – calling up their top prospect, arguably the top pitching prospect in all of baseball.