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Pittsburgh Pirates Roster

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Inside the 2026 Pirates active roster

Even though the club is one of baseball’s most storied franchises, the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates roster is entirely focused on the future. Under the guidance of manager Don Kelly, this compelling group of rising stars is fighting to bring a National League Central division title to the Steel City and make their first postseason appearance since 2015.

To help you follow the action without missing a single pitch, I put together this quick roster overview. Below, I’ve outlined the active 26-man squad and the core coaching personnel so you know exactly who’s representing the black and gold this season.

#PlayerPositionHeightWeightAgeBirth place
Pitchers
35
Braxton Ashcraft
SP
6'5"
218 lbs
26
Waco, TX
36
Bubba Chandler
SP
6'3"
206 lbs
23
Lawrenceville, GA
23
Mitch Keller
SP
6'3"
213 lbs
30
Cedar Rapids, IA
61
Justin Lawrence
RP
6'3"
211 lbs
31
Panama City, Panama
72
Isaac Mattson
RP
6'2"
214 lbs
30
Erie, PA
50
Carmen Mlodzinski
SP
6'2"
210 lbs
27
Hilton Head Island, SC
46
Mason Montgomery
RP
6'2"
205 lbs
25
Austin, TX
49
Yohan Ramirez
RP
6'3"
205 lbs
31
Villa Mella, Dominican Republic
64
Cam Sanders
RP
6'2"
215 lbs
29
Thibodaux, LA
60
Dennis Santana
RP
6'2"
202 lbs
30
San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
48
Evan Sisk
RP
6'2"
214 lbs
29
Chester, SC
30
Paul Skenes
SP
6'6"
260 lbs
23
Fullerton, CA
31
Gregory Soto
RP
6'1"
247 lbs
31
Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic
Catchers
14
Joey Bart
C
6'2"
242 lbs
29
Buford, GA
32
Henry Davis
C
5'11"
225 lbs
26
Bedford, NY
Infielders
3
Nick Gonzales
3B
5'8"
193 lbs
26
Tucson, AZ
6
Konnor Griffin
SS
6'3"
222 lbs
20
Jackson, MS
2
Spencer Horwitz
1B
5'10"
204 lbs
28
Timonium, MD
5
Brandon Lowe
2B
5'9"
181 lbs
31
Suffolk, VA
19
Jared Triolo
SS
6'3"
212 lbs
28
Nashua, NH
38
Nick Yorke
3B
5'11"
220 lbs
24
Newport Beach, CA
Outfielders
25
Billy Cook
RF
6'0"
204 lbs
27
Layton, UT
15
Oneil Cruz
CF
6'7"
248 lbs
27
Nizao, Dominican Republic
29
Ryan O'Hearn
RF
6'2"
220 lbs
32
Dunedin, FL
10
Bryan Reynolds
LF
6'2"
210 lbs
31
Baltimore, MD
Designated Hitter
24
Marcell Ozuna
DH
6'1"
251 lbs
35
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic



Top Pirates players to watch

Pittsburgh’s starting pitching is the immediate draw. The rotation is anchored by Paul Skenes, whose upper-90s velocity and sharp secondary pitches make his starts highly anticipated events.

Offensively, the lineup boasts a compelling combination of size and prospect pedigree. The broadcast frequently highlights Oneil Cruz, who routinely registers some of the hardest-hit balls in the sport. He’s now joined by top prospect Konnor Griffin. The 2024 draftee made his major league debut early in the 2026 season and brings an exciting new dynamic to the batting order.

Current Pirates injury report

PlayerStatusExpected returnInjuryDetails
Jared Jones
60-day IL
Late May
Right Elbow (Surgery)
Jones (elbow) will make a third start with Double-A Altoona on Tuesday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Jake Mangum
10-day IL
May 16
Left Hamstring (Strain)
The Pirates placed Mangum on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain, retroactive to Wednesday.
Anthony Solometo
day-to-day
Early June
Left Shoulder (Soreness)
Solometo is sidelined at Double-A Altoona with recurring left shoulder discomfort, Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Chris Devenski
15-day IL
Late May
Illness
The Pirates placed Devenski on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to an illness.
Oddanier Mosqueda
day-to-day
Early June
Left Forearm (Inflammation)
Mosqueda will not throw for a couple weeks due to left forearm inflammation, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Mike Clevinger
day-to-day
Early June
Right Knee (Sprain)
Clevinger is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks after being diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.
Dominic Fletcher
day-to-day
May 15
Undisclosed
Fletcher (shoulder) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday and went 2-for-7 with a solo home run and a walk in his first two rehab games with the club.
Sean Sullivan
day-to-day
Early June
Undisclosed
Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Sullivan is battling right elbow soreness, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.



Pittsburgh Pirates coaching staff

  • Manager: Don Kelly
  • Bench Coach: Kristopher Negrón
  • Pitching Coach: Bill Murphy
  • Hitting Coach: Matt Hague
  • First Base Coach: Tarrik Brock
  • Third Base Coach: Tony Beasley
  • Bullpen Coach: Miguel Pérez
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Pittsburgh Pirates roster FAQ

Who's the manager of the Pirates?

Don Kelly is the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The former utility player came on board after serving as the team's bench coach since 2020.

Who's the highest-paid player on the Pirates?

Starting pitcher Mitch Keller currently tops the Pirates' payroll, earning an estimated $15.4 million for the 2026 season. He's closely followed by veterans Ryan O'Hearn and Bryan Reynolds, who both make over $13 million this year.

What's the average age of the Pirates roster?

The average age of the Pittsburgh Pirates is 28, making them one of the younger teams in Major League Baseball.

What are the Pirates' minor league affiliates?

Pittsburgh's primary minor league affiliates include the Bradenton Marauders (Low-A), Greensboro Grasshoppers (High-A), Altoona Curve (Double-A), and the Indianapolis Indians (Triple-A).

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