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
"Scott White and Chris Towers break down all the deadline moves as they happen
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 4:08 AMRays capitalize on Guardians' errors to even ALCS at 2-2
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:41 AMPetey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:41 AMGuardians Drop Game 4 To The Rays 7-3
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:39 AMBig three come alive: Rays 7, Guardians 3
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:22 AMRays defeat Guardians to level MLB playoff series
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:20 AMTicket prices to ALCS Game 5 have dropped nearly 40% since Thursday