The Pittsburgh Pirates, having just fallen out of first place, add a power bat with Marlon Byrd. They also acquire backup catcher John Buck in the deal with the Mets, sending over middle infield prospect Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later (Vic Black). Pittsburgh has just lost one corner outfielder, Starling Marte, to a hand injury, and has been struggling in production from the other corner.

On August 27, 2013 — The Pittsburgh Pirates, having just fallen out of first place, add a power bat with Marlon Byrd. They also acquire backup catcher John Buck in the deal with the Mets, sending over middle infield prospect Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later (Vic Black). Pittsburgh has just lost one corner outfielder, Starling Marte, to a hand injury, and has been struggling in production from the other corner.

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