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Pittsburgh Pirates: Offseason Trade with New York Yankees Keeps Looking Better

May 14, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Miguel Yajure (89) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Pirates took a chance on dealing ace pitcher Jameson Taillon before the 2021 season, now the prospects who the Pirates got in return are performing well

Outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba was acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the New York Yankees in the trade that sent pitcher Jameson Taillon to the Bronx in early January.