Pirates GM Ben Cherington indicated increased financial flexibility this offseason, potentially nearing $40MM in spending, leading to interest in free agents like Kyle Schwarber and previously Josh Naylor, who re-signed with the Mariners. The Pirates aim to enhance their lineup, possibly trading pitchers like Mitch Keller for hitting help, while top prospect Konnor Griffin may debut as early as 2026, impacting the team’s future plans.
