The Pirates claimed Luciano off of waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Dec. 5, making it just two weeks between the roster moves. Pittsburgh placed Luciano on the 40-man roster and designated outfielder Will Robertson for assignment as the corresponding move.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their lineup a priority this offseason.

On Friday, the Pirates made what was probably the most aggressive, win-now trade of the Ben Cherington era, sending Mike Burrows to Houston in exchange for Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery from the Rays.

The Pirates' complete 2026 coaching staff was announced on Thursday morning and includes five new hires who will be in the dugout this upcoming season.

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Gregory Soto explains why Pittsburgh’s young core and bullpen direction convinced him to sign ahead of 2026.

The Pirates now have Lowe, who should feature as a key piece of their infield at second base, while also bringing his power bat. Lowe has struggled defensively in the past, with -13 defensive runs saved in 2025 at second base, which could make him the Pirates' designated hitter.

Cornish Pirates' "execution was off" in their 47-10 loss at mid-table Chinnor, according to coach Joe Walsh. The defeat was Pirates' heaviest of the season and a fourth in succession as they dropped from fourth place to eighth in the Champ table.

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally struck on Friday, acquiring Brandon Lowe in a three-team trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros. But there is still work to be done.