There's a new name climbing the prospect ranks, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are thrilled about it. Seth Hernandez, the team's 2025 first-round draft pick, has just been named MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall prospect in baseball—and he's already earned a promotion to High-A Greensboro.

The right-handed talent will make his debut with the Grasshoppers on Friday night against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, marking a significant step in his rapid ascent through the minors. Given his dominant early-season performance, the decision to move him up was a no-brainer for the Pirates' front office.

"[Scouting director Michael Chernow's] on top of this stuff all the time," said general manager Ben Cherington. "He made the argument that it was time to move. It was easy to support it. Looking forward to seeing his first one."

Hernandez's rise is a testament to his electric stuff and poise on the mound—qualities that have quickly made him one of the most exciting young arms in the game. For Pirates fans, watching him develop is a reminder that the future is bright in Pittsburgh. As he takes the mound at High-A, all eyes will be on this top-tier prospect to see if he can keep turning heads at every level.