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Pirates Free Agent Needs: Plenty of Viable Left-Handed Relief Options

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to add a left-handed reliever to their bullpen and there are several potential free agent fits.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Pirates Free Agent Needs: Plenty of Viable Left-Handed Relief Options
Key Things to Know
  • Danny Demilio highlights several viable free-agent left-handed relief pitchers for the Pittsburgh Pirates to target.
  • The Pirates need bullpen upgrades behind closer Mason Montgomery as Gregory Soto hits free agency.
  • Top market options Adrián Morejón and Alex Vesia are viewed as likely outside Pittsburgh's spending range.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now analyzes the Pittsburgh Pirates' need to acquire a left-handed reliever in free agency. With Mason Montgomery slated to enter next season as the primary closer, the club seeks bullpen upgrades beyond internal options Evan Sisk and Brandon Eisert following Gregory Soto's return to the open market.

Demilio highlights several potential free-agent targets for Pittsburgh, including a possible reunion with Soto. Other suggested candidates include JoJo Romero, Brock Burke, A.J. Minter, Sean Newcomb, and Steven Okert, while higher-priced targets like Adrián Morejón and Alex Vesia may exceed the team's typical spending limits.

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