​The Pirates have swung a minor trade with the Nationals, acquiring outfielder Robert Hassell III for a player to be named later or cash considerations.Hassell, the eighth overall pick of the Padres in 2020, was traded to the Nationals in the deal that sent All-Star outfielder Juan Soto to San Diego in 2022.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHassell made his big-league debut with Washington last season and totaled 70 games. He owned a .223/.257/.315 batting line with nine doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs and four stolen bases in 206 plate appearances. Hassell totaled 48 games in center, 12 in right and eight in left field.The 24-year-old spent the 2026 season with Triple-A Rochester and batted .215/.304/.289 with 11 doubles, two home runs, 21 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 63 games. Across parts of six minor-league seasons, Hassell, a former top 100 prospect, owns a .262/.350/.384 batting line with 107 doubles, nine triples, 48 home runs, 285 RBIs and 112 steals in 567 games.Hassell, who was outrighted by the Nationals on Sunday, will not go on the Pirates 40-man roster. He will initially report to the Florida Complex League.The post Pirates Trade: Former Top 100 Prospect Robert Hassell III Acquired From Nationals appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.