The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly kicked off their trade deadline selloff, dealing infielder Adam Frazier to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for shortstop Cam Devanney.
The trade, first reported by FanSided's Robert Murray, sends Frazier back to Kansas City, where he spent the 2024 season before returning to Pittsburgh on a one-year deal in 2025. The veteran infielder struggled at the plate during his first stint with the Royals, hitting .202/.282/.294 in 294 plate appearances, but improved to a .255/.318/.336 line in his return to the Pirates team that drafted him back in 2013.
Frazier adds value defensively with his ability to play second base and outfield, but he had faded primarily into a reserve role with the Pirates due to the return of second baseman Nick Gonzales from the injured list and the recent offensive emergence of Tommy Pham in left field.