The Pittsburgh Pirates trade of Josh Bell to the Washington Nationals in 2020, in exchange for pitching prospects Eddy Yean and Wil Crowe, is now officially closed. Despite initial hype, neither prospect lived up to expectations. Yean, who transitioned from starter to reliever, struggled with command and never developed into an effective relief pitcher. Crowe, who pitched as a starter and then moved to the bullpen, dealt with injuries and was later released, retiring after brief stints in South Korea and the Philadelphia Phillies minor league system. The trade, part of a larger rebuilding effort, ultimately did not yield the desired results for the Pirates, who continued to struggle at first base after Bells departure.

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