The wait for Bubba is over. Per source, the Pirates will select the contract of Bubba Chandler on Friday ahead of their contest against the Rockies at PNC Park. The right-hander is ranked as the No. 7 prospect in the game,

In the long-term, Chandler is expected to partner with Paul Skenes at the top of the Pirates' rotation. Fans envisioned the pair would establish themselves as one of the best young duos in the sport as early as 2025, but those plans were put on hold when the team opted to keep Chandler in the minors for most of the season.