Pirates acquire Spencer Horwitz from Guardians

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to acquire first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the Cleveland Guardians. This move comes just hours after Horwitz was traded from Toronto to Cleveland in a deal for Andrés GiménezIn. exchange for Horwitz, the team traded pitchers Luis Ortiz, Michael Kennedy, and Josh Hartle.

This move provides the team with a much needed upgrade at first base, a position that has been a constant revolving door over the past couple of years. 2024 saw Rowdy Tellez and Connor Joe taking most of the reps at first base, both of whom are no longer on the Pirates. There were rumors circulating that Bryan Reynolds may make the switch for the 2025 season, but now with Horwitz in the mix,…