Pirates seek bullpen help as Chapman trade consideration fades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are focusing on improving their bullpen as the trade deadline approaches. Aroldis Chapman, a previously considered trade target, has been shut down due to concerns regarding fit for the team's young roster. The Pirates have been managing fewer issues this season, but the bullpen remains their primary concern. As the organization looks to win in 2026, there is discussion of exploring younger options from their minor league system as potential solutions going forward.
- •Pirates' bullpen is a major concern this season.
- •Aroldis Chapman is no longer a trade target.
- •Team may consider younger minor league players.
- •Focus on winning in 2026 drives trade discussions.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Potential Pirates Trade Target Shut Down by Insider as Concerns Mount
"Among all of the problems that the Pittsburgh Pirates have had this season, and there are definitely fewer of them than we've seen in the past, the bullpen continues to be at the top of that list.
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