It’s a good opportunity for the Pirates to improve their club moving in 2026 and to maximize Paul Skenes’ time in Pittsburgh. But, General Manager Ben Cherrington will need to make the right moves.

The New York Mets have contacted the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding a potential trade for starting pitcher Mitch Keller after the Chicago Cubs initially registered interest, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The New York Mets could acquire Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller, but there are pros and cons to the trade.