The Pirates need another right-handed bat, and Alex Stumpf has three names worth considering this winter. Taylor Ward offers bounce-back potential, Edmundo Sosa could fill a major infield need and Eugenio Suárez remains intriguing after Pittsburgh pursued him last offseason. None are perfect, but each could address a clear weakness without requiring a long-term commitment.

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