Esmerlyn Valdez was unranked in MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Pirates' prospects earlier this season. He's now climbed to No. 16.
In two games with Class AA Altoona, Valdez is 2 for 7 with one double and has not struck out. He's slashing .303/.385/.588 with a .973 OPS on the season.
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3:51 pm - 07.03.2025DOWNTOWNEsmerlyn Valdez was unranked in MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Pirates' prospects earlier this season. He's now climbed to No. 16.
In two games with Class AA Altoona, Valdez is 2 for 7 with one double and has not struck out. He's slashing .303/.385/.588 with a .973 OPS on the season.
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