Pirates aim to bolster roster before trade deadline as wild card race heats up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves two games behind the third wild card spot in the National League as the trade deadline approaches. With a record of 55-54, the team is looking to improve its chances for playoff contention. Currently, the Pirates are focusing on upgrading their bullpen, having blown 19 of 40 save opportunities this season. Additionally, they may seek to add right-handed hitting options to bolster the offense, which has struggled against left-handed pitchers. Pittsburgh has made preliminary trades, including acquiring Jacob Gonzalez and Ron Marinaccio, but plans to make more moves before the Monday deadline.
- •Pirates trail the third wild card spot by two games.
- •The team seeks bullpen upgrades following poor save performance.
- •Offense struggles against left-handed pitching prompts search for right-handed hitters.
- •Pittsburgh has made trades for Jacob Gonzalez and Ron Marinaccio.
- •Team aims for multiple moves before the trade deadline on Monday.
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