Kyle Schwarber will join the Cubs from Double-A Tennessee for the next six games, which includes five games in American League parks in which he can be used as the designated hitter.
As has been the case in recent seasons, the Pirates will approach the trade deadline with an eye on both winning this fall and remaining in contention over the long-term.
Farrell never mentioned Ramirez by name, but he pointed out a situation in which the left fielder was easily doubled off second after Xander Bogaerts hit a line drive.