The Pittsburgh Pirates were supposed to control the market at this year's trade deadline, with numerous high-quality options thought to be available. Instead, several from that group still stand.
Even the ones who did get moved didn't bring back the treasure trove of assets despite inferior players at the same positions generating arguably better returns.
It's hard to believe that, despite a lengthy list of rumored suitors and a weak overall starting pitching market, Mitch Keller is still on this team. Ditto for veteran pieces on expiring contracts like Tommy Pham and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who, while not premium assets like Keller, have no future value for the organization.