Pirates pursue trades before deadline despite recent struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to make roster additions ahead of the trade deadline despite a series loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Currently sitting at a game below.500, they acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees and are interested in strengthening their team further. General manager Ben Cherington aims high, seeking impactful trades rather than repeating past half-hearted efforts from 2024. The Pirates, 3.5 games out in the National League Central, have a credible chance to make the playoffs, last achieving that feat in 2015.
- •Pirates sit below.500 after losing to the Reds.
- •Camilo Doval acquired from the Yankees for prospects.
- •Team aims to avoid mistakes made during 2024 trade deadline.
- •Pirates are 3.5 games out in the NL Central.
- •Playoffs possible for the first time since 2015.
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