Just a day after the Arizona Diamondbacks were linked with Rangers closer, Keone Kela, the Pittsburgh Pirates are now showing interest. The Pirates interest in acquiring a late inning reliever was tweeted out by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic this morning. The connection to Keone Kela was attributed by Rosenthal to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
#Pirates, winners of 11 straight, exploring a variety of upgrades, including bullpen help, sources tell The Athletic. #Rangers’ Kela among possibilities, per @Evan_P_Grant. PIT six games out in NL Central, three back in race for second wild card.