# Pirates Bullpen Crisis Deepens

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Pirates News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309)
Published: 2026-06-28T14:37:10+00:00
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The Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes hang by a thread, thanks to a collapsing bullpen and a struggling closer Gregory Soto, who’s blown 17 saves in 34 chances — including a crushing three-run homer in the ninth last Saturday. Analysts are pushing for a bold move: trade Soto to a setup role, freeing him from high-leverage closers and letting other arms shine in less stressful spots. Aroldis Chapman is one name being tossed around as a potential replacement closer — but time is running out. With the team at 41-42 and desperate to avoid a sweep, fixing this bullpen could be the difference between a lost season and a late-season surge. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8539543fc96245f3

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