Potential Pirates Trade Target: A’s Zack Gelof Looks Like Logical Fit but Has a Red Flag

Pittsburgh Baseball Now's Danny Demilio argues Athletics infielder Zack Gelof could be a logical trade target for the Pittsburgh Pirates if they fail to retain free agent Brandon Lowe. Gelof is coming off a career-best 2026 campaign where he hit .256 with 22 home runs, 55 RBI, and 16 stolen bases in 111 games, while offering defensive versatility across the infield and outfield.

However, Demilio notes a major red flag in Gelof's drastic home-and-away splits, having hit .290 at Sutter Health Park compared to just .215 on the road. The writer suggests Oakland would seek pitching in any permanent trade deal, proposing names like Carmen Mlodzinski or Mitch Keller as potential return pieces.