Verducci is far from the only insider to have high expectations for Chandler. MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo predicted that the Pirates' top prospect will win the 2025 NL Rookie of the Year.

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MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo predicted Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler will win the NL Rookie of the Year in 2025. Chandler is the Pirates' No. 1 ranked prospect and No. 15 in ...