Last-minute swaps reshape Pirates' infield

Freese's RBI knock ATLANTA -- A month after adding Chris Archer and Keone Kela before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Pirates dealt away two veteran infielders to postseason contenders.

In a pair of moves announced shortly after midnight, the Pirates traded David Freese to the Dodgers for Minor League infielder Jesus Manuel Valdez and sent shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria and cash to the Yankees for a player to be named later or cash. Since the deals were completed before Sept. 1, Freese and Hechavarria will be eligible for the postseason with their new clubs.

The Bucs fell out of the postseason race as they lost 17 of their 27 games in August. After beating the Braves on Friday night,…