Anthony Solometo seeks to regain form after challenging season with Pirates

Anthony Solometo, once ranked fifth among Pittsburgh Pirates prospects, has faced challenges in his development. After a strong start in 2022 with a 2.30 ERA, his performance declined in Double-A, with an ERA of 4.35 in 2023. In 2024, Solometo's struggles continued, with his ERA rising to 5.98 and a significant drop in strikeouts. Command issues led to increased walks, prompting the Pirates to place him on the Development List in June. After a month off, Solometo returned to play in rookie ball and Single-A, showing mixed results. He had a standout game with six scoreless innings but also faced a rough outing, indicating he still needs to improve to regain his earlier success.