Pirates acquire Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert from White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from the Chicago White Sox. The transaction occurred on the night of July 11, 2026, with the Pirates sending left-handed pitcher Jaden Woods and their Competitive Balance-A round pick for Gonzalez and Eisert. Gonzalez, ranked among the top prospects in the White Sox system, had a strong performance in Triple-A Charlotte this season. Eisert adds depth to the Pirates' left-handed relief options. Further roster moves are expected from the Pirates as a result of this trade.
- •Pirates traded Jaden Woods and a 2026 draft pick to White Sox.
- •Gonzalez hit.320 in Triple-A and was a first-round pick in 2023.
- •Eisert has a 5.93 ERA in 2026 with 32 strikeouts.
- •Both players aim to strengthen the Pirates' lineup and bullpen.
- •Further roster announcements are pending from the Pirates.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates get Jacob Gonzalez, Brandon Eisert in trade with White Sox
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox trade Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert to Pittsburgh Pirates for No. 34 pick and reliever
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates acquire infielder Jacob Gonzalez, left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from White Sox
"Jacob Gonzalez stepped in at first base for the Chicago White Sox when slugger Munetaka Murakami went on the injured list. Gonzalez made progress throughout his 30 big-league games but was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte when Murakami returned from the IL on Friday. It was a short return to the Knights for the 2023 first-round pick, who was traded along with reliever Brandon Eisert to the ...
"The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from the Chicago (AL) White Sox Friday night in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jaden Woods and a 2026 draft selection.
"The pick the Pirates traded was a compensatory selection.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 8:26 PMPirates get Jacob Gonzalez, Brandon Eisert in trade with White Sox
The pick the Pirates traded was a compensatory selection.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 4:46 AMChicago White Sox trade Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert to Pittsburgh Pirates for No. 34 pick and reliever
Jacob Gonzalez stepped in at first base for the Chicago White Sox when slugger Munetaka Murakami went on the injured list. Gonzalez made progress throughout his 30 big-league games but was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte when Murakami returned from the IL on Friday. It was a short return to the Knights for the 2023 first-round pick, who was traded along with reliever Brandon Eisert to the ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 3:34 AMPirates acquire infielder Jacob Gonzalez, left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from White Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from the Chicago (AL) White Sox Friday night in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jaden Woods and a 2026 draft selection.
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