The first domino in what should be a busy Trade Deadline for the Pirates fell Wednesday, as the Bucs struck a deal to send utilityman Adam Frazier to the Royals in exchange for infielder Cam Devanney.

The Kansas City Royals are bringing back veteran Adam Frazier, trading fellow infielder Cam Devanney to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange on Wednesday. Frazier, 33, signed as a free agent with the Royals before the 2024 season and with the Pirates before the 2025 season.

At first glance, this trade makes no sense. Frazier is a known quantity, and that quantity is “not very good.” Over his last three years, Frazier has accrued -0.1 Wins Above Replacement. One of those years—last year,