Pirates Arbitration Breakdown: Who Stays, Who Goes?

MLB Trade Rumors just dropped their projected 2026 arbitration figures, and there are some tough decisions ahead for Ben Cherington and the Pirates’ front office. From Joey Bart’s $2.7M projection to Oneil Cruz’s $3.6M, the numbers tell a story about who’s earned a raise — and who might be on the bubble. On this episode of North Shore Nine LIVE, we’re breaking down every name, debating who should return, and what these figures say about the Pirates’ 2026 payroll strategy.