As first reported by Jon Morosi, the Pirates have expressed interest in acquiring San Diego outfielder Justin Upton.
This move could be placed on the backburner however after Jordy Mercer went down on Sunday with a leg injury. The club has not updated his status as of mid-afternoon on Monday, but according to Morosi, if he is out for an extended period, the Pirates would be forced to place more importance on replacing with infield depth. Brent Morel is expected to join the club on Monday, and Jung Ho Kang will be taking the starting spot at short in the interim.