Pirates Trade Rumors: Bucs Willing to Deal Comp Pick Ahead of '26 Draft

Pirates Open To Trading Prospects, CBR-A Draft Pick

The Pirates carry an even 38-38 record into today’s game with the Rockies, and Pittsburgh sits two games out of a wild card slot in the crowded NL playoff race.  Since the Buccos haven’t had a winning season since 2018 and haven’t reached the playoffs since 2015, the team is looking to end both droughts with some extra aggressiveness on the trade front. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Pirates “are open to trading” their Competitiv…

Pirates Trade Rumors: Bucs Willing to Deal Comp Pick Ahead of '26 Draft

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington listens to a question from the media after signing third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to an eight-year contract extension through the 2029 season with a club option for 2030, before the home season opening baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, April 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) In addition to a willingness to trade prospects in search of additions to their big-league roster, the …