But regardless if Ryan is traded, the Pirates will also inquire about higher ranking prospects as well as major leaguers. This would include Hyeseong Kim and recently promoted No. 1 prospect Dalton Rushing. No. 2 and 3 prospects Josue De Paula and Zyhir Hope are also worth watching though their debuts are not imminent.

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 7-1 to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, dropping their record to an abysmal 15-33 on the season. This ranks last in the NL Central, and second-to-last in the National League,