The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to remain on the market in their search for offensive help this offseason, as the organization looks to mix a young core that continues to take shape at the major-league level with some veteran bats, already adding multiple pieces.
While much of the focus has centered on pitching development and internal growth, adding controllable position players is a wise decision, especially hitters who have shown that they’re capable of making an impact at this level. One of those potential option could come from the American League East, a team that was just in the World Series.
Just Baseball’s Jay Staph recently named Toronto Blue Jays infielder Davis Schneider as a possible trade candidate, adding that he’d make a great piece for the Pirates. The Blue Jays are coming off a successful 2025 campaign, one in which their offense was incredible due to players like Schneider stepping up.
“The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays got the very best out of their superstar sluggers. From Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to George Springer, the pennant-winning franchise’s offense connected on all cylinders. Aside from their superstars, the Blue Jays also got a lot of production from their unsung heroes, and one of those players was Davis Schneider. Although he only appeared in 82 of the team’s 162 games, Schneider put up impressive numbers when he took the field. The 26-year-old slashed .234/.361/.436 with 11 homers and a 127 wRC+. He also walked nearly 16% of the time and displayed an elite barrel rate.
“As I mentioned in the introduction, the Toronto Blue Jays have been one of this winter’s biggest spenders. One of their bigger acquisitions was Japanese superstar third baseman Kazuma Okamoto, and his presence has made the Blue Jays infield very crowded heading into next season,” he wrote.
Schneider has been a very good hitter for a very long time and has put it together at the highest level. For the Pirates, the appeal should be obvious. Schneider would offer MLB experience, versatility and is cheap, which are all something that aligns with Pittsburgh’s mindset over much of its existence.