3 Pirates that will be traded not named Andrew McCutchen

1. Starting first baseman Carlos Santana may be on the trade block this year

If the Pirates stay within playoff contention over the next month, Carlos Santana will be safe on the roster. Santana has been a staple in the Pirates lineup this year, playing in 70 of the Pirates’ 78 games this year. He’s provided the club with a slugging bat in the middle of their lineup that also gives them a veteran presence they lack otherwise.

Santana could become available if Pittsburgh dedicate themselves to selling, which would definitely come with a trade of Carlos Santana. Santana is on an expiring contract and closing in on the age of 40. He provides no benefit to the future of the Pirates, but he could be a decent bat on a few desperate playoff contenders.

There are a decent amount of teams that could have interest in the veteran first baseman. Santana’s postseason experience with the Cleveland Guardians and his 14 years of Major League experience add to his value a bit.

He likely wouldn’t net the Pirates much in return, but a few young prospects are better than losing him in free agency in a few months.