Pirates reshape bullpen with three trade acquisitions for Brewers game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates revamped their bullpen ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Activated from the injured list are right-handers Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, and Lake Bachar, following trades before the deadline. Weaver, acquired from the Mets, has a strong 1.84 ERA this season, while Yates and Bachar have been added for added depth. To accommodate these moves, the Pirates optioned Noah Murdock and Brandon Eisert to Triple-A Indianapolis and designated Ron Marinaccio for assignment.
- •Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, and Lake Bachar activated from the IL.
- •Weaver has a 1.84 ERA in 42 appearances this season.
- •Yates comes from the Angels with a 3.95 ERA in 31 games.
- •Bachar was acquired from the Marlins, holds a 3.84 ERA.
- •Murdock and Eisert sent to Triple-A; Marinaccio designated for assignment.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Roster Moves: New-Look Bullpen Takes Shape
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