Pirates acquire OF Robert Hassell III from Nationals

Field Level Media|published: Thu 16th July, 15:23 2026

Mar 5, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals center fielder Robert Hassell III (6) hits a single against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Robert Hassell III from the Washington Nationals on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

Hassell, 24, made his major league debut last season and played 70 games for the Nationals, but this season he has not made it out of Triple-A Rochester.

He had a .223 average, three home runs and 18 RBIs in 70 major league appearances last season, with 42 of his 51 starts coming in center field.

Hassell is currently batting .215 at Triple-A with two homers and 21 RBIs.

He was a first-round draft pick (No. 8 overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2020. He was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Juan Soto from Washington to San Diego in 2022.

--Field Level Media

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