There’s a certain kind of free-agent news that doesn’t just sting — it deflates. The report that the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized a one-year, $10 million deal with Adolis García for 2026 is exactly that kind of gut punch for Pittsburgh Pirates fans.
No, García isn't perfect. He doesn't fix everything in Pittsburgh. But this was the kind of move the Pirates could — and should — have matched without blinking.
This wasn’t Juan Soto money. It wasn’t a five-year risk. It wasn’t even a multi-year commitment that might scare ownership. This was one year for $10 million.