Pirates overhaul bullpen in deadline blitz
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At the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the Pirates bolstered their bullpen by acquiring Luke Weaver (Mets), Camilo Doval (Yankees), Lake Bachar (Marlins) and Kirby Yates (Angels), giving Pittsburgh a high-leverage, multi-inning relief core. The moves address late-game struggles but leave questions on left-handed hitting, injury replacements for Ryan O’Hearn, and starting pitching depth, while payroll impact remains modest. The goal is to maximize the next two months and push for October.
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