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Pirates Eye Trade for Power Hitter Paredes

2/7/2026

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are considering a trade for Isaac Paredes (Houston Astros third baseman) with Hunter Barco (Pirates pitching prospect) and Jared Triolo (Pirates utility player) headed to Houston.
Paredes is a right-handed power hitter who would fill the Pirates' third-base need.
Triolo's trade would raise concerns about depth at third base.
The Pirates ranked last in home runs last season.
The trade aligns with the Pirates' 2026 playoff aspirations.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are considering a trade for Isaac Paredes (Houston Astros third baseman) with Hunter Barco (Pirates pitching prospect) and Jared Triolo (Pirates utility player) headed to Houston.
Paredes is a right-handed power hitter who would fill the Pirates' third-base need.
Triolo's trade would raise concerns about depth at third base.
The Pirates ranked last in home runs last season.
The trade aligns with the Pirates' 2026 playoff aspirations.