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Pirates' offseason spending may not be as aggressive as it looks

The Pirates are turning over the bottom of the roster, but the real plot twist is what they’re not adding back.

Apr 19, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington observes batting practice before the game against the Cleveland Guardians at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

On the surface, this winter looks like the long-awaited pivot for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The transaction log is busy, the 40-man roster is churning, and general manager Ben Cherington has been more vocal than usual about wanting to be “active” in free agency.