Carmen Mlodzinski may not have a clear spot in the Pirates’ 2027 rotation, but that doesn’t mean he lacks value. Alex Stumpf examines why a thin and expensive pitching market could make Mlodzinski one of Pittsburgh’s most intriguing trade chips. With three years of control, a projected $1.6 million salary and experience as both a starter and reliever, could the Pirates turn their current No. 6 starter into a controllable bat?

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