17 days ago

Pirates, Sebastián Acuña Part Ways After $1.5M Deal Collapses

Pittsburgh’s agreement with catching prospect Acuña reportedly fell apart, ending a $1.5 million arrangement and reopening his 2027 class recruitment. The backstop stands out for rare catcher athleticism: a 6.4-second 60-yard dash, 1.78 pop time, and 105 mph exit velocity. Clubs now get another shot at a speed-power defender with loud tools after evaluators pegged him No. 1.