The Pittsburgh Pirates had previously expressed interest in being buyers at the upcoming August 1 trade deadline. After sliding from first place to sole ownership of last place in the NL Central and 12 games under .500, they are now in a drastically different position than they were.Rumors, updates, and latest transactionsJuly 24The Pirates are reportedly listening to offers on their All-Star closer David Bednar and All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller. Both players would carry a high price, making any potential deal difficult.Jon Heyman@JonHeymanPirates are also willing to listen to trade offers on All-Star starter Mitch Keller. So listening on both All-Stars, including also closer David Bednar. Would seem like a pretty low probability to happen in either case but in this sellers’ market makes sense to listen.800129Pirates are also willing to listen to trade offers on All-Star starter Mitch Keller. So listening on both All-Stars, including also closer David Bednar. Would seem like a pretty low probability to happen in either case but in this sellers’ market makes sense to listen.July 27The Pirates traded Carlos Santana to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jhonny Severino. Jason Mackey@JMackeyPGSources: Pirates have traded Carlos Santana to the Brewers for SS prospect Jhonny Severino. Was 1 of 2 big international signings for MIL in ’22. Story to come.542187Sources: Pirates have traded Carlos Santana to the Brewers for SS prospect Jhonny Severino. Was 1 of 2 big international signings for MIL in ’22. Story to come.