Pirates eye aggressive upgrades before MLB trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
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.
- •Pirates aim to upgrade bullpen ahead of trade deadline.
- •Ranked 24th in bullpen ERA, team seeks significant improvements.
- •Possible targets include Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon, and Luke Weaver.
- •Cheaper options like A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley also under consideration.
- •Expectations suggest Pirates will be active in trade discussions this summer.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Believed to Have ‘Aggressive’ Trade Deadline Plans per Rival MLB Exec
"As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Pittsburgh Pirates' top needs are very clear. While adding to the offense, which is already one of the best in baseball, would be fun, the Pirates' real top need resides elsewhere.
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