The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the offseason with clear needs at first base and right field.
Pittsburgh addressed first base when it traded a trio of pitchers, including right-handed starting pitcher Luis Ortiz to the Cleveland Guardians for Spencer Horwitz. Still, the need at right field remains and the promising options that could excite a fanbase have dwindled.
If the Pirates decide to go outside of the organization to add a right fielder, their best bet would likely be hoping a player can return to form with Pittsburgh. Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter had Pittsburgh going that route, predicting it will sign former Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies right-fielder Austin Hays. The right-handed hitting outfielder was an All-Star for Baltimore in 2023…