The Pittsburgh Pirates will hopefully be buyers as the summer goes on. They are currently a game over .500, and only a game out of a Wild Card spot. They\u2019re also 8 1\/2 games out in the National League Central division. However, with over half the season left, it\u2019s still very possible they can catch up with a hot streak. If the Pirates start looking around the trade market, a few teams stand out as the best potential Pirates trade partners.<\/p>\n
The San Francisco Giants are a dozen games under .500. They are also less than five games ahead of the Colorado Rockies for last place in the National League West division. The season has not gone the way they likely wish it would. However, they have plenty of players who could certainly help the Pirates out right now.<\/p>\n The Pirates likely won\u2019t show much interest in significant, multi-year contracts, like those owed to Matt Chapman<\/a>, Willy Adames<\/a>, and Rafael Devers<\/a>. However, shorter-term, lower-cost players should definitely be on the table. Luis Arr\u00e1ez<\/a> is in the midst of a strong rebound season where he has put up a 125 wRC+, and his defense at second base has become one of his strong suits. He already has +11 outs above average at the position. Arr\u00e1ez is a free agent after this season.<\/p>\n Luis Arraez cranks one into the bleachers \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/wX9AQXRFDV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) June 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThree Ideal Pirates Trade Partners<\/h2>\n
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