Tyler Glasnow, one of the most anticipated pitching prospects in Pittsburgh Pirates history is reportedly making his debut this weekend.
ESPN’s Buster Olney is reporting that Pittsburgh Pirates SP prospect Tyler Glasnow will make his major league debut this weekend at PNC Park versus the Chicago Cubs.
Source: Tyler Glasnow is being promoted to start for the Pirates this weekend.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 6, 2016
Glasnow, the 22 year-old #1 overall prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ system – as per MLB pipeline – will be the second highly touted starter to debut behind Jameson Taillon. With Chad Kuhl and Steven Brault also making their debut, four pieces of a historic Indianapolis Indians rotation will make their debut in 2016.
Tyler Glasnow career minors stats
Though Glasnow’s lack of control has remained a red flag for concern, the Pirates are now going to see what they truly have in the young hurler. While we await word from the team on the exact date of his arrival, he will likely ply his trade against arguably the best team in baseball over the first half. The Cubs lineup is full of quality major league hitters, so this will represent a significant challenge for any starter making his first start.
UPDATE
Buster Olney has tweeted clarification, reporting that Glasnow will start on Thursday against the Cardinals
Pirates Breakdown will have more analysis on Glasnow’s debut in the coming days.
To clarify: Tyler Glasnow will start for the Pirates Thursday, Jon Niese Sunday.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 6, 2016
This was backed up by several Pirates beat reporters.
Confirmed by a Pirates source: Top prospect Tyler Glasnow will make his Major League debut tomorrow.
— Adam Berry (@adamdberry) July 6, 2016
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