If Nick Gonzales checks social media regularly, he can't be feeling good about his chances of retaining his job as the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting second baseman.

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from San Francisco on Friday. The 24-year-old Luciano hit .214 (99-for-462) with 21 doubles, one triple, 23 home runs, 66 RBI, 85 walks and 76 runs scored in 125 games while spending the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Sacramento.

The San Francisco Giants officially lost a former top prospect on Friday afternoon after being claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Such a deal is perhaps less likely after the Pirates’ first major transaction of the offseason, their acquisition Thursday night of outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and right-handed prospect Jesus Travieso from the Boston Red Sox for right-hander Johan Oviedo and two prospects.

The Pirates stay aggressive after the Jhostynxon Garcia trade as MLB Free Agency pushes them into a pivotal offseason.

The Pirates don't have to trade Keller either, especially if they don't get an adequate trade return, and should bargain hard for quality and reliable, everyday bats if they move him. This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/pirates/onsi as What Pirates Trade Means for Mitch Keller.