Pirates eye aggressive upgrades before MLB trade deadline

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Pittsburgh Pirates are positioning themselves as potential buyers, primarily seeking to improve their bullpen, which ranks 24th in ERA. A rival executive indicated that the team is expected to be aggressive in pursuing high-end relievers this summer. Targets may include Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon from the San Diego Padres, along with New York Mets' Luke Weaver. Other possible options for the Pirates include A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley. The team is likely to pursue one or more top available relievers as the deadline nears.

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