The Pittsburgh Pirates' 2025 trade deadline was interesting, to say the least. Many were (rightfully) disappointed by the moves made by general manager Ben Cherington. He traded fan favorites, some of whom were under control for multiple seasons, and didn't seem to fully commit to making the 2026 roster better, despite that apparently being a goal prior to the deadline.
The Pirates also reportedly aimed high in some trade talks, but failed to secure even a single top-100 prospect in their search. It has been about a month since the deadline, so fans have gotten a chance to see how the large (but not large enough) group of players the Pirates dealt have fared with other teams.