There was a mock trade discussed with the Pirates involving Paredes for Jared Triolo, a versatile infielder (primarily a shortstop but capable of second and third), and Hunter Barco, a left-handed pitching prospect. That trade now appears dead, as the Pirates signed Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million deal, making it unlikely they’d take on Paredes’ contract while giving up top prospects.
