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Pirates linked to Adrian Morejon ahead of trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:06 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Pirates linked to Adrian Morejon ahead of trade deadline

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates are being considered the best fit to acquire reliever Adrian Morejon from the San Diego Padres as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Morejon, a 27-year-old Cuban pitcher, is in the final season of team control and has been performing well, registering a 3.14 ERA this year. With the Pirates looking to enhance their bullpen and currently just 2.5 games out of the NL Wild Card spot, acquiring Morejon could significantly bolster their postseason aspirations. The Padres, who could risk losing Morejon for nothing in free agency, may look to trade him for prospects before the deadline.

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Key Details

•Adrian Morejon has a 3.14 ERA and 64 strikeouts this season.
•The Pirates are 55-55, trailing the final NL Wild Card by 2.5 games.
•Morejon, an ex-All-Star, is set to hit free agency soon.
•A trade could benefit the Padres by securing prospects.

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6:06 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Considered ‘Best Fit’ for Padres Flame-throwing Reliever

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are considered the “best fit” to acquire San Diego Padres flame-throwing reliever Adrian Morejon in a deadline trade.Morejon is one of the best relief pitchers who is likely to be traded at this year’s MLB trade deadline. The 27-year-year-old Cuban RP is in the final season of team control with San Diego, […] The post Pirates Considered ‘Best Fit’ for Padres Flame-throwing Reliever appeared first on HEAVY.
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