Three change of scenery trade candidates for Roansy Contreras

If the Pirates opt to look for a change of scenery swap for Roansy Contreras, who should they look into?

Apr 5, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Roansy Contreras (59)
Apr 5, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Roansy Contreras (59) | Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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This is going to be an extremely tough pill to swallow, but it might be time for the Pittsburgh Pirates to move on from Roansy Contreras. I don't like saying it, because I was a massive Roansy supporter, but it's getting harder and harder to watch him pitch. With no options remaining, the Pirates might have no other choice other than to move on from the once-promising right-hander.

Roansy ended 2021 as a consensus top-100 prospect and followed that up with a solid rookie season in 2022. However, Contreras struggled mightily during his sophomore season. Despite pitching nearly 30 fewer innings compared to '22, he allowed ten more earned runs, resulting in a 6.59 ERA, 5.19 FIP, and 1.57 WHIP. 2024 has been just as rough as he's pitched 15.1 innings, all out of the bullpen, allowing eight earned runs, six walks, three homers, and has struck out just ten batters.

It's an unfortunate trend Roansy has been on. But given he's still fairly young, as he's still only 24, has years of control remaining, and isn't far removed from having a ton of potential, they could potentially pull off a change of scenery trade if it gets to that point and can potentially find a partner. If they decide to go this route, who are some other change of scenery candidates?

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