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Pittsburgh Pirates assess free agents as offseason approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 4:22 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates assess free agents as offseason approaches

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the offseason with key decisions regarding pending free agents. Second baseman Brandon Lowe, a standout in 2026, leads the team in RBIs and home runs but may seek a costly contract. Gregory Soto, who posted a 3.63 ERA and served as a closer, is also up for free agency and could provide valuable bullpen depth if retained. Kirby Yates, however, will retire after the season. Front office discussions are expected to focus on whether to re-sign Lowe and Soto to strengthen the team's roster for 2027.

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•Brandon Lowe leads the Pirates in RBIs and home runs.
•Gregory Soto had a respectable season with a 3.63 ERA.
•Kirby Yates confirmed his retirement after the 2026 season.
•The Pirates face decisions on re-signing Lowe and Soto.
•Pittsburgh aims to improve their roster for 2027.

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4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Some pending free agents the Pirates could consider re-signing

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The offseason is officially underway for the Pittsburgh Pirates and there are a lot of things they need to figure out before the start of the 2027 season. One of those things is what to do with some upcoming free agents. Let’s take a look at some of the players that are on expiring contracts […]
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