Fansided · Nov 2
Pirates' overlooked trade candidate could solve a problem Ben Cherington still hasn't addressed
The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years stockpiling pitching talent. This offseason, it might finally be time to turn some of that depth into something they desperately need: offense.
And one of their most intriguing trade chips isn't a highly touted prospect or an expensive veteran. It's Carmen Mlodzinski.
MLB Trade Rumors released its top 40 trade candidates for the 2026-27 offseason last week, and Mlodzinski landed at No. 30. The 27-year-old right-hander finished 2026 with a 3.95 ERA and 97 strikeouts over 123 innings, making 12 starts and 25 relief appearances. He's also projected to earn just $1.6 million in arbitration and remains under team control through 2029.