Pirates bullpen remains the clearest offseason weakness

The bullpen’s mixed profile—15th in ERA and 18th in saves, but third in strikeouts and eighth in FIP—was undermined by 312 walks and 26 blown saves. JoJo Romero remains speculation, while Mlodzinski has been floated by an analyst as a possible trade candidate because of his 3.95 ERA, 123 innings, versatility, and control through 2029; no talks, interested teams, or return are reported. Mattson’s departure and Baddoo’s claim are the recent concrete roster moves.