{"id":258853,"date":"2026-08-04T08:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/258853\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T08:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:22:11","slug":"pirates-trade-deadline-2026-latest-news-rumors-deals-on-deadline-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/258853\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates Trade Deadline 2026: Latest News, Rumors, Deals on Deadline Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pirates<\/a> are looking for a boost ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh has lost eight of its last 11 games, including three out of four against Cincinnati in the team’s most recent series. After briefly holding a wild-card spot, the Pirates are now one game under .500 and battling through injuries to key players.<\/p>\n

And yet, the Bucs are still very much in the mix for a playoff berth with only a few games separating wild-card contenders. Can Pittsburgh general manager Ben Cherington add more talent to the roster?<\/p>\n

Here are the latest rumors surrounding the Pirates as the trade deadline approaches.<\/p>\n

Pirates trade deadline 2026: Latest news, rumorsBucco buzzer-beater: Pirates finalize deal with Marlins before deadline<\/p>\n

Right before the 6 p.m. ET deadline, the Pirates acquired pitcher Lake Bachar<\/a> from the Marlins. Pittsburgh sent pitcher Brandan Bidois, outfielder Brian Sanchez and infielder Hyun Seung Lee to Miami. Bachar\u00a0has a 3.84 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 58 2\/3 innings this season.<\/p>\n

Another bullpen boost for Pirates<\/p>\n

The Pirates acquired pitcher Kirby Yates<\/a> from the Angels in exchange for pitcher Kyle Robinson, who is on his way to California after most recently throwing for Double-A Altoona.<\/p>\n

In a separate move, Pittsburgh\u00a0brought in pitcher Andrew Moore<\/a> from the Padres and sent pitcher Hunter Stratton to San Diego. Moore has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

Pirates officially acquire Luke Weaver from Mets<\/p>\n

On Monday afternoon, the Pirates announced<\/a> that they have acquired pitcher Luke Weaver and cash considerations from the Mets in exchange for infielder Sammy Stafura, the No. 9 prospect<\/a> in Pittsburgh’s system.<\/p>\n

Pirates ‘pushing hard’ to land Luke Weaver<\/p>\n

The Pirates are “pushing hard” to finalize a trade for Mets pitcher Luke Weaver, according to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman<\/a>. Weaver has a 1.84 ERA in 44 innings this season.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh is also “in talks on other bullpen options,” per The Athletic’s Stephen J. Nesbitt<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Two potential Pirates targets reportedly off the board<\/p>\n

On Sunday,\u00a0The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon<\/a>\u00a0reported that the Pirates had shown interest in the Orioles’ Taylor Ward and Angels’ Jo Adell. The Guardians are reportedly<\/a> acquiring<\/a> Adell, while Ward is heading\u00a0to the Mariners<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NL wild-card team adds Luis Arraez<\/p>\n

The Phillies, currently holding the last NL wild-card spot and sitting 3 1\/2 games ahead of the Pirates, are acquiring Luis Arraez from the Giants, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan<\/a>. Arraez has the second-highest batting average in the league (.324) behind only Yordan Alvarez (.330).<\/p>\n

MLB executives expect Pirates to seek help for playoff push<\/p>\n

Rival executives believe Pittsburgh will remain active on the trade market and “do what it can to fight its way into the playoffs,” according to ESPN’s Buster Olney<\/a>. With Ryan O’Hearn out for an extended period because of a left quad strain, the Pirates could be searching for a big bat to place in the middle of the lineup.<\/p>\n

Pirates trade deadline 2026: Official dealsWhen is MLB trade deadline 2026?Date:\u00a0Monday, Aug.\u00a03Time:\u00a06 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

The deadline for MLB teams to complete trades is 6 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 3. Once that deadline passes, teams will not be able to make trades involving players on 40-man rosters for the rest of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

However, minor leaguers not on 40-man rosters can still be moved after the deadline.<\/p>\n

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