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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Cam Sanders, 29-year-old RHP, was recalled by the Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 7, 2026 to fill the roster spot left by Chris Devenski's illness-related IL placement. Sanders has struggled significantly in his MLB appearances this season, allowing 6 runs across 5 innings with a 7:5 K:BB ratio. At Triple-A Indianapolis, he posted a 5.19 ERA with a 2.44 WHIP over 8.2 innings (9 appearances). He was optioned back to Triple-A on May 12 after just 5 days with the major league club. Sanders is expected to be limited to low-leverage bullpen work.
Strengths
- + Strikeout capability (17 K in 9 Triple-A appearances)
- + Multiple recall opportunities suggest organizational interest
- + Right-handed pitcher provides bullpen flexibility
Weaknesses
- - Poor MLB performance: 6 runs allowed in 5 innings (10.80 ERA)
- - Elevated Triple-A ERA of 5.19 with 2.44 WHIP
- - High walk rate (9 walks in 8.2 Triple-A innings)
- - Quick demotion after recall (5 days)
- - Limited to low-leverage work only
- - Inconsistent command and control issues
- - Age 29 with limited MLB success suggests limited upside
About
Cam Sanders is a sp for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Player Overview
Position
SP
Team
Pittsburgh Pirates