Nationals Trade Robert Hassell III To Pirates
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Washington Nationals traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash or a player to be named later; Hassell was recently designated for assignment and outrighted to Triple-A, so he does not occupy a 40-man roster spot with the Pirates.
- Hassell, once a top prospect taken eighth overall in the 2020 draft, struggled offensively in the minors and majors, posting a combined .229/.322/.324 line over 2023-2024 and underperforming during his major league stint with a .223/.257/.315 line.
- Despite his struggles, the Pirates view Hassell as a low-risk acquisition due to his speed and defensive capabilities, hoping he can improve offensively and contribute to their outfield depth amid recent injuries to key players.
- Pittsburgh’s outfield and designated hitter positions have been impacted by injuries to several players, creating opportunities for Hassell to compete for playing time if he can regain his form at the plate.
