Chris

Bostick

Bostick has hit .256/.360/.326 over 43 at-bats in cups of coffee with the Pirates and Marlins the last two years, and he’s a lifetime .275/.337/.391 hitter in 284 games in Triple-A. He’d probably make for a decent utilityman if he were a legitimate shortstop option, but he’s more of a second baseman/outfielder.

Bostick was acquired from the Pirates in August but now finds himself removed from another 40-man roster. He’s hit .256/.360/.326 over 50 plate appearances at the big league level.

Bostick, a 44th round pick in 2011, is coming off a breakout season in which he batted .282/.354/.452 with 14 home runs and 89 RBI over 129 games with Class A Beloit. The second base prospect turns 21 in March.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Joe Ross’ return. Bostick, 23, batted .250/.313/.386 with eight homers and 11 steals between Double- and Triple-A this season.

Bostick batted .250/.313/.386 with eight home runs and 11 stolen bases in 539 plate appearances this season between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old infielder has yet to appear in a major league game and it doesn’t sound like that will change in the final week of the 2016 campaign.

The Pirates acquired Bostick from the Nationals after he was designated for assignment last September, and he was 6-for-21 with seven walks this spring. Unfortunately, his best position is second base and the Pirates have four options ahead of him there right now.

Bostick was hitless in four at-bats during his short stay in the majors.

The Pirates have yet to make an official announcement, so the corresponding roster move isn’t known. Bostick, 24, is hitting .320/.347/.495 across 24 games in Triple-A this season. He’ll provide some depth between the infield and outfield.

Bostick has hit .320/.347/.495 across 24 games in Triple-A this season. He’ll provide some depth all over the field.

Bostick was up briefly with the Pirates back in May but has spent nearly all of the season at Indy, hitting .294/.362/.418 with seven homers and eight steals. He’ll operate in a utility role.