The Pittsburgh Pirates have decided to non-tender three players: outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe, and right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton. This decision comes just ahead of the non-tender deadline, which was set for 8 p.m. ET on Friday.

De La Cruz, who struggled in his time with the Pirates after being acquired from the Miami Marlins, posted disappointing stats. Connor Joe's performance also declined in 2024 after two seasons with the team. Meanwhile, Stratton, who had a promising start to the season, faces a lengthy recovery due to a serious knee injury.