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Pirates acquire Sammy Stafura, trade Ke’Bryan Hayes to Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:43 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Pirates acquire Sammy Stafura, trade Ke’Bryan Hayes to Reds

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds in 2025, acquiring Sammy Stafura in return. After finishing 2026 with an 82-80 record, Hayes has struggled offensively in 2026, ranking among the worst seasons in baseball history. The Pirates moved on from Hayes, shedding his salary while enhancing their roster with Stafura. Additionally, Stafura has since been included in a deal to acquire Luke Weaver, indicating potential future benefits for the franchise.

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•Pirates finished 2026 season with an 82-80 record.
•Ke’Bryan Hayes traded to Reds, had one of worst offensive seasons.
•Sammy Stafura was main piece received in the trade.
•Stafura included in deal to acquire Luke Weaver.
•Cherington's moves draw mixed reactions amidst team development.

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2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Are Looking Brilliant After Major Trade

What they're saying

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Pittsburgh has often been sellers at the trade deadline due to a lack of relevance once July arrives. In these kinds of situations, the goal is always to dump off talent that may not be part of the future. In return, teams prefer to acquire young talent with loads of potential. Cherington did something in 2025 that is already looking like a home run. The post Pirates Are Looking Brilliant After Major Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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