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Pirates eye Padres reliever Adrian Morejón before trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:28 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Pirates eye Padres reliever Adrian Morejón before trade deadline
Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interested in trading for San Diego Padres reliever Adrian Morejón ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. While dealing with injuries to key players, the Pirates maintain a competitive offensive lineup. Their bullpen, however, requires reinforcement after the recent designation of closer Dennis Santana. Morejón, 27, boasts a 3.14 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 57.1 innings this season and could step into the closer role. Adding him could help the Pirates pursue their first postseason berth since 2015, as they are currently two games behind the final wild-card spot.

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  • •Pirates consider Morejón from Padres as a trade target.
  • •Pittsburgh's bullpen has been struggling, impacting their season performance.
  • •Morejón has a strong season with 64 strikeouts and a 3.14 ERA.
  • •Pittsburgh is two games back of the final wild-card position.
  • •A trade could solidify their push for the postseason.
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  • 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates best trade deadline fit is Padres All-Star reliever not named Mason Miller
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Pittsburgh could inquire about a trade for this Padres bullpen arm.

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