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Pirates acquire Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert in trade with White Sox

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Pirates acquire Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert in trade with White Sox

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded for infielder Jacob Gonzalez and pitcher Brandon Eisert from the Chicago White Sox late Friday night. The Pirates surrendered the 34th overall pick in the Competitive Balance Round A and left-handed prospect Jaden Woods. Gonzalez, a 2023 first-round pick, has performed well in Triple-A and made his MLB debut this season, while Eisert adds depth to the bullpen despite a higher ERA. The Pirates view both players as short-term solutions but hope for their future contributions. General manager Ben Cherington is expected to continue pursuing additional bullpen upgrades.

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Status Watch

•Pirates trade for Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert from White Sox
•They give up the 34th pick and prospect Jaden Woods
•Gonzalez has a strong Triple-A batting record this season
•Eisert has underperformed but could improve in PNC Park
•Ben Cherington seeks further bullpen enhancements before the deadline

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3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Trade Analysis: Gonzalez, Eisert is Fair Value for Acquisition Cost

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The Pirates swung their first trade leading up to the deadline late Friday night when they acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez […] The post Pirates Trade Analysis: Gonzalez, Eisert is Fair Value for Acquisition Cost appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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