Trade deadline season sparks more rumors than that one person who shared countless upon countless stories during middle and high school. It’s a time for players who frankly aren’t necessarily available at the deadline to be thrown to the sharks and see what gets bitten.
MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported Monday morning that star Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar’s name has been floated around in negotiations. The Pirates have reportedly told teams they will listen to offers for the two-time All-Star (2022 and 2023), but it would be difficult from the Pirates’ perspective to move him.