Pirates bullpen makes deal, hands over signed bat in swap for rookie outfielder's first HR ball | Pro - MLB

TORONTO – What’s the cost of a milestone home run ball? In this case, one signed bat from the rookie who hit the blast, and one official cap.

After Pittsburgh Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez hit his first career home run in Sunday’s 4-1 win at Toronto, his teammates in the bullpen went to work to get the ball back for him.

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Pirates bullpen makes deal, hands over signed bat in swap for rookie outfielder’s first HR ball | Pro

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