May 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Taylor Rogers (55) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates Flip Relief Pitcher to Cubs in Trade

Originally posted on Pittsburgh Pirates on SI
By Dominic Campbell | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 6:20 PM ET

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their trades ahead of the deadline, with a recently acquired player headed to a divisional rival.

The Pirates traded left-handed relief pitcher Taylor Rogers to the Chicago Cubs for 22-year old outfielder Ivan Brethowr, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com.

Pirates receive outfielder Ivan Brethowr from Cubs for Taylor Rogers, per source
— Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) July 31, 2025

Pittsburgh landed Rogers in the trade that sent Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds, which also netted them shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura on July 30.

There were reports stating that the Pirates would likely flip Rogers ahead of the trade deadline and landed and outfielder prospect.

Rogers is in his 10th season in the MLB and is making $6 million this season, that the Pirates won't have to pay.

He has a 2-2 record in 40 games, a 2.45 ERA over 33.0 innings pitched, 34 strikeouts to 19 walks

The Pirates have made five trades ahead of the deadline, which included sending left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson to the Seattle Mariners, right-handed relief pitcher David Bednar to the New York Yankees, left-handed starting pitcher Bailey Falter to the Kansas City Royals and Hayes.

Pittsburgh also traded second baseman Adam Frazier to the Royals on July 16 for Triple-A shortstop Cam Devanney.

They didn't trade players on expiring deals like left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney, outfielder Tommy Pham and shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, despite the guarantee they won't be in Pittsburgh next season.

This article first appeared on Pittsburgh Pirates on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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