Pirates trade for several relievers ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates made significant moves at the trade deadline on August 3, acquiring multiple relief pitchers. They traded for Luke Weaver from the Mets, Kirby Yates from the Angels, and Lake Bachar from the Marlins, while also obtaining Andrew Moore from the Padres in exchange for Hunter Stratton. General Manager Ben Cherington expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete, emphasizing the need to strengthen the bullpen. The Pirates received a 'B' grade for their deadline efforts from PGHBaseballNOW.
- •Pirates acquired relievers Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, and Lake Bachar.
- •Andrew Moore was traded from the Padres for Hunter Stratton.
- •General Manager Ben Cherington believes the team can contend into October.
- •PGHBaseballNOW graded the Pirates' trades as a 'B'.
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates add several new arms at the trade deadline
"Our partners at PGHBaseballNOW analyzed the Pirates’ trades and gave the team an overall ‘B’ grade for its deadline day moves.
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