Last offseason, the Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly tried making some free agent splashes by going after Kyle Schwarber and Josh Naylor. In the end, they fell short, with both players returning to their clubs.However, that rumor signaled a potential shift in…
Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller predicts the Pittsburgh Pirates could sign New York Yankees free agent infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. to a one-year deal. With second baseman Brandon Lowe potentially entering free agency, the projection suggests Pittsburgh could offer Chisholm Jr. a one-year contract worth around $30 million rather than a long-term commitment ahead of a possible December lockout.
Chisholm Jr. is expected to leave New York after posting a .231 batting average with 15 home runs in 2026, following a career-best 31 home runs in 2025. Scott Roche reports that adding Chisholm Jr. on a short-term contract could help Pittsburgh build on its first winning season in eight years and compete with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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