Pirates September: five storylines as postseason odds fade
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With playoff odds still slim, September offers the Pirates a chance to shape next season: a strong finish could influence offseason decisions; how the team handles the workloads of young starters (Ashcraft, Chandler, Jones, Skenes) will matter for 2027; Rafael Flores Jr. may cement the catching role with Endy Rodriguez out and Henry Davis slumping; Camilo Doval's arbitration year makes the bullpen a focal point; and September call-ups (Dotel, Barco, Simon) could alter depth and future projections.
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