Omar

Alfonzo

A year after acquiring a catching prospect (Rafael Flores Jr.) from the Yankees for David Bednar, the Pirates are giving up one up to the same team for Doval. Alfonzo, 22, was hitting .239/.338/.420 in 60 games for Double-A Altoona. He’s yet another lefty-hitting catcher for an organization that loves them, but he doesn’t really project as a major leaguer either offensively or defensively right now. Cruz is an 18-year-old outfielder who has yet to make his U.S. debut. He was hitting .313/.460/.396 in 17 games in the Dominican Summer League.

We’re still early enough in spring training that these large batches of cuts don’t usually come with any major surprises. Harrington pitched well in Grapefruit League action, posting a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 2/3 K/BB ratio over six innings. He should get an opportunity with the Pirates at some point during the 2026 campaign.