The Pittsburgh Pirates are, unfortunately, all but eliminated from contention this year. With the final month of the regular season kicking off, the Pirates need to use this time to see what they could have in stock for 2026.
Many of the players they are starting right now will be back next year, but there are three players in particularly they would love to see end the year on a high note. This trio has the most to gain from having a strong final month, as it could set them up for even bigger things in 2026.