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Pittsburgh Pirates: Recapping Ben Cherington's Trades Thus Far

Ben Cherington, since signing with the Pirates in 2019, has singlehandedly turned around the Pirates after Neal Huntington ruined them!
ByBryce Naughton
Jul 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (left) speaks a
Jul 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (left) speaks a | Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Jameson Taillon Traded to New York Yankees

Since his trade, Jameson Taillon's performance has not been the same. Although he maintained a decent level of play with the Yankees, since signing a 4-year, $68 million contract with the Cubs it has brought nothing but struggle.

In 24 starts with the Cubs, he has posted a 5.62 ERA and holds a 7-9 record. The trade saw the Pirates acquire Miguel Yajure, Roansy Contreras, Maikol Escotto, and Canaan Smith-Njigba in return. Yajure has been claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants since. Contreras has experienced fluctuations in the majors, enjoying a solid season in 2022 but encountering control issues leading to an ERA of 6.59 in 2023. Escotto has faced difficulties advancing beyond High-A and has managed a batting average of .211 in 2023. Meanwhile, Smith-Njigba has struggled to secure a consistent spot on the MLB roster.

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