The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hide from how disastrous their season became , and that reality pushed them into MLB Free Agency with real urgency . The Jhostynxon Garcia trade signaled the first shift in strategy , a move that told fans the front office plans to stay active deep into the winter. The Pirates wants hitters who can lengthen innings , lift the middle of the order, and stabilize a lineup that collapsed too often. Even now, with one deal on the board, the search continues for answers that can change the arc of their rebuild.

Their list of targets runs wide . Jorge Polanco offers switch-hitting balance and playoff-tested poise. Ryan O’Hearn brings left-handed power that can anchor the heart of the lineup. Kazuma Okamoto remains one of the more intriguing hitters avail

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