Pirates trade No. 34 pick to White Sox for infielder, reliever

Pittsburgh swaps pick for infield, bullpen depth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 111 min read

What happened: Pittsburgh sent the No. 34 overall pick to the White Sox in a deal for infield and bullpen help, according to MLB.com. Reports around the trade also link Triple-A left-hander Jaden Woods going to Chicago, with Pittsburgh getting back an infielder and a left-handed reliever.

Why it matters: The Pirates enter the move at 47-47 with a two-game losing streak, trading future asset value for immediate roster help. Milwaukee, at 59-34 with a one-game win streak, sits well ahead of Pittsburgh in the standings as the two clubs are set to meet.

By the numbers: Pirates: 47-47, last five LLWWW, scoring 5.2 runs per game, allowing 4.9. Brewers: 59-34, last five WLWWW, scoring 5.1, allowing 3.6.

What to watch: Pittsburgh and Milwaukee are scheduled to open a game Saturday, with the Brewers listed as favorites and the total set at 8.5.

Sources

MLB.com 2026-07-11T07:11:20.940985+00:00

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