Reynolds/Polanco Add Intrigue to Outfield Trio
The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield took a hit this off-season with the loss of Sterling Marte putting a spotlight in center field. However, a young Bryan Reynolds and a healthy Gregory Polanco add excitement to the group in 2020. Over the last three seasons, the Pittsburgh Pirates outfield has been a carousel of players. It started with the trade of Andrew McCutchen after the 2017 season as the Pirates have seen a different trio out there to start the season ever since. The trend will continue in 2020 as Bryan Reynolds, Jarrod Dyson, and Gregory Polanco are the projected opening day starters. The Pirates lose Sterling Marte's 23 home runs and 82 RBI but return Rookie of the Year Candidate Reynolds and a healthy Polanco. It was a nasty collision between Marte and Erick Gonzalez that brought Reynolds onto the scene and he ran with his opportunity. The Pirates number eight prospect would finish fourth in the NL Rookie of the Year voting hitting .314 with 16 home runs and 68...