Pittsburgh Pirates Rotate First Base Candidates Amid Injuries

The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing challenges in securing a consistent first baseman this spring training, with DJ Stewart currently leading in starts at the position. Stewart has impressed the team with a .270 batting average and an OPS of .846, but he has minimal experience, having played only one game at first base in the past. The Pirates had traded for Spencer Horwitz to fill the role, but his wrist injury has left the team scrambling for options, leading to a mix of players like Jared Triolo and Nick Yorke vying for the spot. Triolo, primarily a utility player, has also seen time at first base, but the team has yet to find a reliable long-term solution. The ongoing injury issues and lack of depth have kept the first base position in a state of uncertainty for the Pirates. With the Opening Day roster approaching, the competition remains tight among the few candidates available.