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Pirates' potential outfield trade target could solve one major problem while creating another

The Pittsburgh Pirates need more right-handed power in their lineup. That's hardly a secret after their struggles against left-handed pitching in 2026, and one intriguing name on the offseason trade market could offer exactly what they've been missing.

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Jo Adell landed at No. 29 on MLB Trade Rumors' list of the top 40 trade candidates for the 2026-27 offseason. While Pittsburgh hasn't been publicly connected to Adell since the 2026 trade deadline, his offensive profile makes him an interesting potential target for general manager Ben Cherington.

At least, part of his offensive profile does.