When most MLB teams prepare to offer a pitcher to contending teams at the trade deadline, they manage their workload to get the best possible return on the market. But not the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pirates have long been one of the clearest sellers before the 2025 trade deadline, despite an early managerial change that set them on a winning streak. Pittsburgh has spent the season in last place, and it should be willing to make drastic moves to improve next year's team and keep Paul Skenes around as long as possible. Still, they put their best trade chip in a bad situation on Monday night.