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Pirates acquire Lake Bachar from Marlins ahead of trade deadline

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Pirates acquire Lake Bachar from Marlins ahead of trade deadline

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded for reliever Lake Bachar from the Miami Marlins just before the trade deadline. In exchange, Pittsburgh sent relief pitcher Brandan Bidois, outfield prospect Brian Sanchez, and infield prospect Hyun Seung Lee to Miami. Bachar, who has a 3.84 ERA this season, is in his third big-league year and is under club control through 2030. This marks the fourth reliever Pittsburgh has added in recent days as they work to strengthen their bullpen heading into the final stretch of the season.

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•Pirates acquire Lake Bachar from Marlins before trade deadline.
•Pittsburgh sends three players, including Brandan Bidois, to Miami.
•Bachar has a 3.84 ERA and has recorded two saves this season.
•This is Pittsburgh's fourth bullpen addition in three days.
•Bachar is arbitration-eligible this winter and controlled through 2030.

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3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates deal for righty reliever Lake Bachar from Miami Marlins
10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Trade: Another Bullpen Addition in Marlins’ Lake Bachar

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