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Pirates Face Thin Third Base Market in Free Agency

Pirates Face Thin Third Base Market in Free Agency
Other Sports · 23:20:15 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the offseason with a clear need at third base, but the free-agent market at the position is considered thin, according to analysis from Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

Writer Danny Demilio outlines the team's situation, noting that the available options to upgrade the hot corner are limited. The piece also references Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm as a notable name in the broader third-base landscape.

The Pirates' front office will likely explore trade possibilities and internal solutions given the scarcity of impact free agents at the position.

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