Pirates trade draft pick to White Sox for infield, bullpen help

Pittsburgh deals its pick for immediate roster help.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 111 min read

What happened: The Pirates sent a draft pick to the White Sox in a trade for an infielder and a left-handed reliever, adding pieces to both the infield and bullpen. Chicago receives the pick as compensation for the deal. The move was completed Friday.

Why it matters: Pittsburgh sits at 47-47 and has dropped two straight, giving the front office reason to add MLB-ready depth rather than wait on the pick to develop. The White Sox, by contrast, add draft capital as they continue retooling.

By the numbers: The Pirates are 47-47 with a 5-2 wins-losses split over their last five games before the current two-game skid, averaging 5.2 runs scored and 4.9 allowed. The White Sox have not played the Pirates yet in interleague action this season.

What to watch: The Pirates host the Brewers in a scheduled doubleheader, with Milwaukee sitting at 59-34 and riding a one-game winning streak into Pittsburgh.

Sources

MLB.com 2026-07-11T18:33:37.621121+00:00

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