Why the Pirates wisely chose $29M Ryan O’Hearn and Brandon Lowe over Kyle Schwarber? MLB analyst explains the real reason

Ryan O’Hearn’s two-year, $29 million deal is earning praise as a smart move by the Pittsburgh Pirates. After missing out on Kyle Schwarber, the team chose balance instead. Along with Brandon Lowe, O’Hearn gives Pittsburgh steady offense, lineup depth, and a clearer path toward improvement in the 2026 season.