Former Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen has reportedly agreed to a deal with an American League team.
McCutchen had voiced his frustration about not being brought back to the Pirates for what could be his final MLB season. Although he wanted to return, Pittsburgh opted not to re-sign him, and now the outfielder/designated hitter has reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News on Thursday.
“The Texas Rangers have dug into their change pocket again to find some more money to spare for a potential right-handed outfield bat, agreeing to a minor league deal with former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Dallas Morning News,” Grant wrote. “The deal is still subject to a physical.”
McCutchen began his MLB career with the Pirates from 2009 until 2017, and then spent the last three seasons with the Pirates. He was named NL MVP in 2013 and is a five-time MLB All-Star, but the 39-year-old is now more of a platoon player at this time in his career.
With the Pirates last season, McCutchen hit .239 with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs. The veteran hitter will join the Rangers’ spring training roster and look to compete for a spot on the 26-man roster as a bench bat.
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