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Pirates strengthen bullpen with key trades ahead of deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:48 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Pirates strengthen bullpen with key trades ahead of deadline

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates made significant moves to enhance their bullpen as the trade deadline approached on August 3. Currently, the Pirates sit 3.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild Card race. They acquired reliever Luke Weaver from the Mets, who has a 1.84 ERA this season, in exchange for infielder Sammy Stafura. Additionally, the Pirates added Camilo Doval from the Yankees and Kirby Yates, along with other earlier additions, signaling their commitment to a postseason push not seen since 2015.

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By the Numbers

•Pirates are 3.5 games behind the Phillies for a Wild Card spot.
•Luke Weaver posted a 1.84 ERA this season.
•Camilo Doval has excelled away from Yankee Stadium.
•Pirates last reached the postseason in 2015.
•Multiple bullpen acquisitions indicate a serious playoff push.

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2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Bolster Bullpen at Deadline as Postseason Push Ramps Up

What they're saying

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With 49 games remaining in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in unfamiliar territory and looking to capitalize on one of their best seasons in the last decade. As of Aug. 3, Pittsburgh sits 3 1/2 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the final National League Wild Card spot. For an organization that…
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