Pirates pursue trades for right-handed outfielders from Angels, Orioles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are exploring trade options for right-handed hitting outfielders, eyeing players from the Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles. After acquiring Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees, the team is actively seeking further offensive upgrades. Reports indicate the Pirates are particularly interested in Taylor Ward of the Orioles and Jo Adell of the Angels. Ward has 2.4 bWAR this season, while Adell has underperformed with a 0.1 bWAR. The Pirates aim to enhance their roster ahead of the upcoming trade deadline on August 3.
- •Pirates are discussing trades for right-handed hitting outfielders.
- •Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are prime targets.
- •Ward has 2.4 bWAR this season; Adell has 0.1 bWAR.
- •Pirates acquired Camilo Doval from Yankees.
- •Trade deadline is August 3.
- 3:56 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates reportedly discussing trades for Angels, Orioles righty-hitting outfielders
"The Pirates are seriously looking at the right-handed hitting outfield market.
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