The days of veteran leadership are over. The Pirates traded Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi, Austin Hedges, and Rodolfo Castro prior to the trade deadline. They had previously traded Carlos Santana.
- Pirates Trade Rich Hill and Ji Man Choi to the Padres
- Austin Hedges Traded to the Rangers
- Pirates Trade Rodolfo Castro to Phillies For LHP Bailey Falter
- Pirates Trade Carlos Santana to Milwaukee For Shortstop Jhonny Severino
The returns to these deals were a mix of upper level guys who could win some of the final spots on the team in 2024; two teenage hitters with plus power, and more international space.