The Pirates are struggling in 2025 with an 8-15 record, sitting in last place in the NL Central, largely due to an offense with a wRC+ of just 70, despite average pitching. General manager Ben Cherington indicated that while the team is open to exploring trades, they will primarily rely on internal solutions as they expect injured players like Spencer Horwitz, Nick Gonzales, and Endy Rodriguez to return and improve performance. In the NL Central, the Brewers anticipate the activation of Tobias Myers from the IL, while the Reds see Spencer Steer return to first base amidst his ongoing struggles at the plate.
