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New Pirates trade addition's take on leaving Yankees only raises more questions Player development is a major problem for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the route to the issues is clear now that Rafael Flores exposed somethi...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

From Anaheim to Alaska, Pirates prospect Rafael Flores focused on proving doubters wrong INDIANAPOLIS — With Yankees prestige and top prospect billing, it’s tough to believe Rafael Flores when he talks of the chip on his shoulder...

AUGUST 14, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates farm report for Aug. 2, 2025: Tony Blanco Jr.'s walk-off homer seals Bradenton victory INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 63-42) took down Iowa (Cubs), 5-2. 1B Nick Solak (.366) was 2 for 5 with a two-run homer. DH Rafael Flores (.244), n...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pirates to trade Bednar for Yanks' No. 8 prospect and more (source) After much speculation about his future with the club, the Pirates traded David Bednar to the Yankees on Thursday, just hours ahead of the T...

JULY 31, 2025 • MLB.COM

Yankees overhaul bullpen at busy trade deadline with deals for Bednar, Doval and Bird

Fortifying their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees acquired All-Star relievers David Bednar and Camilo Doval in separate deals as they made a flurry of moves Thursd...

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees Send Prospect Rafael Flores, 2 Others To Pirates For RHP David Bednar The Yankees dealt a trio of Top 30 prospects, including No. 8 Rafael Flores, to Pittsburgh for closer David Bednar.

JULY 31, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

Headlines Bednar return Flores was traded from the Yankees to the Pirates on Thursday along with two other prospects for David Bednar, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact This trade increases Flores' dynasty value, as he was unlikely to break through as a regular, catcher, first baseman or designated hitter in the Bronx but could have much better luck in Pittsburgh. A 24-year-old righty hitter and thrower, Flores was recently promoted to Triple-A and is slashing .279/.351/./475 with 16 home runs, a 9.8 percent walk rate and a 25.5 percent strikeout rate in 97 games, primarily at Double-A. He has seen the most action at catcher, but most public scouting reports suggest he would be a fringe-average or below-average defender behind the dish.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headlines Bednar return Flores was traded from the Yankees to the Pirates on Thursday along with two other prospects for David Bednar, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact This trade increases Flores' dynasty value, as he was unlikely to break through as a regular, catcher, first baseman or designated hitter in the Bronx, but he could pull that off in Pittsburgh. A 24-year-old righty hitter and thrower, Flores was recently promoted to Triple-A and is slashing .279/.351/./475 with 16 home runs, a 9.8 percent walk rate and a 25.5 percent strikeout rate in 97 games, primarily at Double-A. He has seen the most action at catcher, but most public scouting reports suggest he would be a below-average defender behind the dish.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Padres swing several deals

Major League Baseball's trade deadline has sparked a whirlwind of activity as teams rush to strengthen their rosters for the postseason

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Moves up to Triple-A The Yankees promoted Flores from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Impact Flores has shined with Somerset this season, slashing .287/.346/.496 with 15 homers, 56 RBI and six stolen bases over 370 plate appearances. The 24-year-old's 25.4 percent strikeout rate isn't great, but he's managed to bat a healthy .283 in the minors since the start of 2024. Flores' eventual path to the majors could be as a right-handed bat to complement the left-handed Austin Wells at catcher.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bashes way to Double-A Flores slashed .274/.359/.519 with 15 home runs and six steals in 65 games for Double-A Somerset.

Impact Flores earned the bump to Double-A on June 26 after slashing .285/.403/.466 in 57 games for High-A Hudson Valley. His 33.2 percent hard-hit rate was very strong, and while Flores is a patient hitter, strikeouts will likely always be a part of the equation (25.7 K%, 70.2 Contact%). Flores started 44 games at catcher and 13 games at first base with the Patriots, and his defense behind the plate still needs a lot of work. Hitting right-handed is another factor that will make it difficult for Flores to break through as a regular, especially on a contender.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE