Pirates urged to keep power-hitting infielder to stay competitive

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been advised to retain their infielder who hit 35 home runs this season if they want to maintain credibility as a competitive team. The player's offensive contribution is seen as vital to the club's ambitions in Major League Baseball.

The Pirates, who compete in the National League Central Division, have shown mixed form recently. Their latest win was a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on 27 September, following a sequence of alternating wins and losses including close defeats and narrow victories against the Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals.

Despite the positive signs, the team has seen some changes, such as the recent transfer of Camilo Doval to the San Francisco Giants on 24 September. Maintaining key players like the 35-home-run infielder could be crucial for the Pirates to improve their standing and build a stronger squad for future campaigns.

Looking ahead, the Pirates will aim to build on their current form and secure more wins to climb the NL Central Division table. Retaining core players with proven power-hitting ability is likely to be a priority as they prepare for the next season and seek to establish themselves as serious contenders in MLB.