Pirates GM targets Mets relievers for bullpen help
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to enhance their bullpen as the trade deadline approaches. General manager Ben Cherington is prioritizing run prevention and has shown interest in acquiring several New York Mets relievers, including Luke Weaver. The Pirates currently have a strong offense, ranking high in various key statistics, but their bullpen has been identified as needing improvement. The Mets are projected to be sellers and could move multiple players to bolster the Pirates' roster as they aim for postseason success.
- •Pittsburgh Pirates aim to add relievers at the trade deadline.
- •Ben Cherington focuses on run prevention with bullpen upgrades.
- •Luke Weaver and other Mets pitchers are potential targets.
- •Pirates' offense ranks among the best in multiple categories.
- •Mets expected to offload players as sellers this summer.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — NL Central GM Interested In Trading For Mets' Relievers
"The Pittsburgh Pirates could be looking to add bulpen help at the trade deadline
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