Pirates linked to Giants' Cy Young starting pitcher as trade deadline target
This would be an intriguing pickup for the Pirates at the deadline.
Pirates linked to Giants' Cy Young starting pitcher as trade deadline target originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Pittsburgh Pirates are last in the NL Central, but they're 16-15, and look to have a decent chance of contending for a postseason spot this year.
But, there is still plenty of work to be done, including improving the roster by the MLB trade deadline. While there will be plenty of focus on the offense, the Pirates could use a new starting pitcher as well. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller linked the Pirates to one option that would make some sense for both teams come the deadline.
That pitcher is San Francisco Giants lefty Cy Young winner Robbie Ray. Pirates linked to trade for Robbie Ray from Giants "Another starting pitcher is a near-must, too, but there should be plenty available," Miller writes. "Maybe Robbie Ray if San Francisco's offense remains a trainwreck and the Giants fall hopelessly out of contention?
" While Paul Skenes is more than good enough as the team's ace, the Pirates could use some more upside in the rotation. Mitch Keller has a 3. 18 ERA this season, Braxton Ashcraft has a 3.