Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Deadline: The Moves Ben Cherington Must Make

The Pirates are buyers at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, but how aggressive should Ben Cherington be?

DiNardo, Tyler, and Jim rank the available bullpen arms, debate the best platoon bats for a lineup that struggles against left-handed pitching, examine the starting-pitcher market and build three mock trades centered on Kirby Yates, Lane Thomas, Luke Weaver and AJ Minter.

Can the Pirates fix their bullpen without gutting the farm system? Is Lane Thomas the right fit? Should Carmen Mlodzinski be included in a blockbuster deal with the Mets? Which prospects should be off limits?

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