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Pirates Aim for 2026 Roster Overhaul Amid Struggles

11/13/2025

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The Pittsburgh Pirates will focus their offseason on improving the roster for the 2026 season.
General Manager Ben Cherington confirmed that Paul Skenes will remain with the Pirates after a 2025 season that produced 6.5 fWAR.
The Pirates plan to be aggressive in free agency, moving away from their historically low payroll.
Despite recent struggles, including MLB's lowest slugging percentage, young talents Konnor Griffin and Bubba Chandler offer hope.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates will focus their offseason on improving the roster for the 2026 season.
General Manager Ben Cherington confirmed that Paul Skenes will remain with the Pirates after a 2025 season that produced 6.5 fWAR.
The Pirates plan to be aggressive in free agency, moving away from their historically low payroll.
Despite recent struggles, including MLB's lowest slugging percentage, young talents Konnor Griffin and Bubba Chandler offer hope.