The Pittsburgh Pirates officially clinched their seventh consecutive losing season on Wednesday, when they suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles in extra innings for their fifth straight loss and their 82nd of the year.
Even though it didn't become official until Wednesday, the Pirates' 2025 season had long been a lost cause, causing focus to shift forward to the 2026 campaign. As the front office begins to evaluate options for next season, here are some familiar faces from this year who they should not be tempted to re-sign.
3 upcoming Pirates free agents who have been good but don't need to be re-signed
Tommy Pham
Yes, a new contact prescription suddenly made him one of the Pirates' best hitters in the second half, but that doesn't change the fact that Tommy Pham is not – and never was – part of Pittsburgh's future.