Pirates consider Luke Weaver for closer role; Rays acquire Liam Hicks
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
With the trade deadline approaching, multiple moves have reshaped MLB rosters. The Pittsburgh Pirates are evaluating Luke Weaver as a potential closer, enhancing their bullpen flexibility. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays have traded for Liam Hicks, showcasing their ongoing strategy to strengthen their roster ahead of the postseason. The trade patterns reflect teams' desires to address immediate needs and find competitive advantages as the season enters its final stretch.
- •Pittsburgh evaluates Luke Weaver as a closer option.
- •Tampa Bay trades for Liam Hicks as part of roster upgrades.
- •Teams aim for improved performance as playoffs approach.
- •Weaver's potential position change seeks to bolster Pittsburgh's bullpen.
- 8:51 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Tracker: Luke Weaver could become Pirates closer; Liam Hicks traded to Rays
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