“The Yankees have had a known interest in Kiner-Falefa,” Hiles wrote. “The Post-Gazette recently learned that the Giants have also inquired about the Pirates’ shortstop, although the extent of their interest is unknown. Kiner-Falefa has arguably been the Pirates most consistent hitter this year, batting .274 with a .658 OPS over 87 games.”

Bednar and Santana are Pittsburgh’s two most effective relievers, with Bednar bouncing back from a slow start and a demotion to earn 15 saves to go along with a 2.31 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP. Santana leads the Bucs bullpen with a 1.49 ERA and 0.80 WHIP as well as 5 saves as an elite set-up man.

This deadline is suddenly teeming with high-end relievers who will at the very least be in the rumor mill during the coming days. If the Minnesota Twins opt to mov