Still, a projected $168 million deal over six years, $28 million AAV, would smash the Pirates free agent record signing by four times, with a three-year, $39 million deal for left-handed starting pitcher Francisco Lirianon on Dec. 9, 2014 the most the Pirates have spent.

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

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.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a greatly-changed outfield heading into 2026, with a recent roster move making things even more different. The Pirates placed outfielder Will Robertson on waivers, and the Baltimore Orioles claimed him on Dec. 5.

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.