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Pirates acquire Eisert, Gonzalez from Chicago

By José Negronin Pittsburgh

The Pirates have acquired left-handed reliever Brandon Eisert and infielder Jacob Gonzalez from the White Sox for their Competitive Balance-A Round Pick (No. 34 overall) and Class AAA relief prospect Jaden Woods.Read More

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