Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz is one of those players, with reports the franchise had listened to trade offers on him and that the New York Yankees one of the teams interested in him. Cruz, himself, isn't worried about any trade rumors, as there isn't anything he can control and understands that this is part of the game.

"The Pirates continue to listen to offers for everyone on the team but Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz." It sounds like righty pitcher Mitch Keller is the best player the Pirates plan to give up. Cruz remains part of the core group in Pittsburgh. Sure, he can frustrate with some inconsistency and some swing-and-miss.

This MLB insider makes the case for the Cubs sending out top prospects for a specific Pirates pitcher at the trade deadline.