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Lockout Could Make Rule 5 Draft Decisions More Difficult for Pittsburgh Pirates

Lockout Could Make Rule 5 Draft Decisions More Difficult for Pittsburgh Pirates
World Sports · 05:11:52 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

A potential lockout in Major League Baseball could complicate the Pittsburgh Pirates' decisions for the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, according to reports.

The Pirates face uncertainty as the lockout may delay the draft or alter player eligibility rules. A photo from September 16, 2025, shows third baseman Jared Triolo's hat and glove on the field at PNC Park during a game against the Chicago Cubs.

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