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Pittsburgh Pirates Swing a Minor Trade With NL Central Foe

May 16, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Troy Stokes Jr. (69) looks on during the game against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark Alberti-USA TODAY Sports

On Friday afternoon the Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade with their NL Central foes the Milwaukee Brewers to acquire a young catcher for their farm system

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded away righty Jandel Gustave and former waiver claim Troy Stokes Jr. in exchange for the 17-year-old right-handed catching prospect Samuel Escudero.