PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made some important moves this offseason, as they try and bolster their lineup and roster overall for 2026.
The Pirates signed free agent slugger Ryan O’Hearn to a two-year, $29 million contract, which marked the first multi-year free agent signing since 2016 and the first multi-year free agent position player singing since 2015.
Pittsburgh also landed a top 100 prospect from the Boston Red Sox in outfielder Jhostynxon García, along with 18-year old right-handed pitcher Jesus Travieso. They sent right-handed starting pitcher Johan Oviedo, left-handed relief pitcher Tyler Samaniego and catcher Adonys Guzman in return.
The Pirates made maybe their most important move of the offseason in another trade, which one MLB insider recently gave great praise to.
Pirates Trade Named Top Move of Offseason
Ken Rosenthal spoke on the Foul Territory podcast about his favorite move this offseason, a difficult choice for him with everything that has happened.
Rosenthal settled on the three-team trade between the Pirates, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros on Dec. 19.
The Pirates landed second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum and left-handed relief pitcher Mason Montgomery from the Rays, sent right-handed starting pitcher Mike Burrows to the Astros, who then sent two top prospects to the Rays.