The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and this year saw the Pirates make several moves to build upon the team that is currently sitting two games over .500, and is just two games back in the NL Wild Card race. Moves were made to further ensure the team’s bullpen, while also adding some bats to help bolster what has been an overall weak team at the plate.
Perhaps the biggest move came in the waining hours of the deadline when the Bucs acquired Bryan De La Cruz from the Miami Marlins. The Pirates are getting a quality corner outfielder who is under team control for the next three seasons, which could prove to be a pivotal move as Pittsburgh looks to continue building upon the team that they have now.