Pirates Make Low-Risk Move for Hassell | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates are quietly turning up the heat ahead of the trade deadline, sitting just two games back in the Wild Card race despite a 50-47 record. Their latest move? Signing former top prospect Robert Hassell III — a 24-year-old outfielder who once starred in the Nationals’ Juan Soto trade. Acquired for minimal cost (cash or player to be named later), Hassell showed promise last year with an .839 OPS in Triple-A but struggled this season. Pittsburgh sees potential in a fresh start — a low-risk, high-reward gamble that could energize their outfield if he clicks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac0ea7f2ae3133e5