The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly one of the few teams interested in infielder Yoan Moncada in free agency.

Pittsburgh vowed to be aggressive this offseason to build a contending team around Paul Skenes and its deep pitching staff. MLB insider Francys Romero reported that the Pirates are one of four teams showing interest in Moncada.

“Several teams, including the Angels, Pirates, White Sox, and Blue Jays, have shown early interest in free-agent third baseman Yoan Moncada, per sources,” Romero wrote on X on Friday. “Despite thumb and knee issues, Moncada had a solid 2025 and could contribute even more next season among third basemen.”

Moncada spent last season with the Los Angeles Angels after spending one year with the Boston Red Sox and eight years with the Chicago White Sox. The Red Sox signed Moncada in 2015, as he was one of the top free agents available, but the infielder has struggled to live up to the hype.

Moncada’s best season came in 2019 with the White Sox when he hit .315 with 25 home runs and 79 RBIs. But injuries have derailed his career as he hasn’t played over 100 games since 2022, when he played just 104. With the Angels last season, Moncada hit .234 with 12 home runs and 35 RBIs.

If the Pirates sign Moncada, he would join an infield that features Jared Triolo at third base, Nick Gonzalez at shortstop, newly-acquired Brandon Lowe at shortstop, and Spencer Horwitz at first base.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have been making a concerted effort to put their money with their mouth is this offseason. That started with an offer to Kyle Schwarber weeks ago, and it continued with Pittsburgh’s trade for Brandon Lowe a few days ago.

Well, the Pirates were back to their aggressive ways this weeks, as they reportedly signed All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, per FanSided’s Robert Murray.

In 144 games in 2025, O’Hearn batted .281 with 17 home runs and 63 RBIs, earning his first All-Star selection while with the Baltimore Orioles. He was traded to the San Diego Padres on July 31. O’Hearn’s .803 OPS marked one of his strongest offensive seasons.

Over his eight-year career starting with a 2018 debut for the Kansas City Royals, O’Hearn has compiled a .252 average across 740 games, tallying 84 homers and 313 RBIs. Traded to Baltimore in 2023 for cash, he found consistency as a first baseman and occasional outfielder.