# UNLOCKING Depth: Pittsburgh Pirates’ PLAN for Trade Deadline—Pitching is ESSENTIAL

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Podcast: [Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933)
Published: 2026-07-22T04:00:00+00:00
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Pittsburgh Pirates eye a playoff surge as the MLB trade deadline approaches—will Ben Cherington make the aggressive moves needed to fortify the roster? Gary Morgan spotlights pitching as the true x-factor, exploring targets like Robbie Ray, Kevin Gausman, Jose Soriano, and Freddy Peralta to boost October depth. He breaks down why outfield, first base, and third base aren’t urgent needs after recent additions, shifting the spotlight to the rotation and bullpen. Key segments feature analysis of Luke Weaver, Andrew Kittredge, Daniel Lynch, Adrian Morejón, and AJ Minter as potential bullpen reinforcements. With injury risks looming and playoff ambitions rising, the Pirates’ margin for error tightens—can the front office secure the arms needed before August 3rd? Gary answers listener questions on Henry Davis’s defensive metrics, Esmerlyn Valdez’s breakout, and the polarizing roles of Billy Cook and Jake Mangum as the postseason chase heats up in Pittsburgh.

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