MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported that top catching prospect Rafael Flores plus two other players are part of the return that will go to Pittsburgh. Bednar is under team control for another year.

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly interested in adding Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller, although they have competition from other teams, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The Red Sox are reportedly among the teams that have reached out to the Pirates about righty starter Mitch Keller.