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Rich Hill Agrees To One-Year Deal With PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates signed 42-year-old left-hander Rich Hill to a one-year, $8 million deal on Tuesday. The southpaw is entering his 19th big-league season and is currently the oldest player in the majors. The Boston native spent this past season in his hometown with the Red Sox, where he went 8-7 while posting a 4.27 ERA across 124 1/3 innings. He struck out 109 batters with a 20.7 percent strikeout rate. This may be Hill's final year on the mound, and the Pirates are the perfect fit for the veteran. He may contribute a little fantasy value if things go well in Pittsburgh.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 27, 2022, 8:26:00 PM- PIT
Tyler Chatwood Agrees To Minor-League Deal With PiratesPer a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Wednesday morning, pitcher Tyler Chatwood has reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 32-year-old recently appeared in the Majors during the 2021 season, logging 32 games for the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants. He pitched to a 5.63 ERA and a 3.95 FIP in those 32 innings, striking out 38 batters while allowing 21 walks. He'll provide the Pirates with some bullpen depth ahead of the upcoming season. The National League Central team's current late-inning options include closer David Bednar, Duane Underwood Jr. and Robert Stephenson.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 21, 2022, 7:47:22 PM - PIT
Pirates Acquire Connor Joe From The RockiesThe Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe from the Colorado Rockies on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Nick Garcia. Joe had eight home runs in his first year in Colorado in just 63 games played in 2021, but he was rather disappointing in his first full major-league campaign this year. The 30-year-old finished the 2022 season with a .238/.338/.359 slash line with a .697 OPS, seven home runs, 28 RBI, 56 runs scored and six stolen bases in 467 plate appearances and 111 games. Joe has also had reverse splits and has been more productive against right-handed pitching in his three big-league seasons. Joe's move from Coors Field to PNC Park will be a big downgrade for his overall fantasy value, but he should be a near everyday player for the rebuilding Bucs.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 19, 2022, 3:20:42 AM - PIT
Austin Hedges Inks One-Year Deal With PittsburghFree agent catcher Austin Hedges signed a one-year, $five million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The 30-year-old is known more for his defense and will be Pittsburgh's primary catcher in 2023. He slashed .163/.241/.248 with seven home runs, 30 RBI, 26 runs, and two stolen bases over 105 games for the Guardians in 2022. The presence of Hedges should improve the Pirates pitching staff, but the veteran hasn't hit above .200 since 2018. Hedges should be in the lineup most days and is mainly an option in deep-league two-catcher formats in 2023.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 18, 2022, 1:41:17 AM - PIT
Injured Oneil Cruz Tweaks His Ankle In Winter BallPittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) suffered what is believed to be a mild ankle injury while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic, according to sources. Cruz will be out at least through the weekend as he undergoes further testing. Because it's expected to be a minor ankle injury, Cruz should be just fine heading into spring training and the 2023 regular season. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound shortstop just wrapped up his first full season in the major leagues with the Pirates and finished with a .233/.294/.450 slash line, a .744 OPS, 17 home runs, 54 RBI, 45 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 361 plate appearances and 87 games. If the 24-year-old can continue to limit the strikeouts, he will continue to be one of the most exciting young players in baseball at a premium position.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 17, 2022, 6:03:51 PM - PIT
Pirates Sign Jarlin GarciaThe Pittsburgh Pirates signed left-hander Jarlin Garcia on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to a source. The deal is reportedly for one year and $2.5 million, and the Pirates will hold a $3.25 million option for the 2024 season, according to The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel. Garcia had a 3.74 ERA (4.27 FIP), a 1.20 WHIP, one save and 56 strikeouts in 65 innings over 58 relief appearances for the San Francisco Giants in 2022. He was designated for assignment last month and become a free agent when he cleared waivers. The 29-year-old won't be in the saves picture in Pittsburgh, so he won't have any fantasy relevance entering 2023.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 6, 2022, 8:23:52 PM - PIT
Vince Velasquez Agrees With PiratesAccording to a tweet from ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, the Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly have an agreement with right-hander Vince Velasquez. McDaniel tweeted the following on Tuesday: "Source: Free agent RHP Vince Velasquez has an agreement on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates." Velasquez appeared in 27 games for the Chicago White Sox last season, nine of which were starts. He pitched to a 4.78 ERA and a 4.25 FIP in 75.1 innings of work for the American League Central franchise while logging 69 strikeouts compared to just 25 walks. The veteran also registered a hold while pitching out of the bullpen.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 6, 2022, 8:13:03 PM - PIT
Blue Jays Interested In Bryan ReynoldsMLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Monday that the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in switch-hitting Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds. Reynolds recently requested a trade, sparking interest among several teams. The 27-year-old slashed .262/.345/.461 with 27 home runs, 62 RBI, and seven stolen bases in 2022 and could be a potential replacement for Teoscar Hernandez, who was traded to the Seattle Mariners this offseason. Per Morosi, the Blue Jays would likely have to offer one of their top prospects, either starting pitcher Ricky Tiedemann or shortstop Orelvis Martinez to have a chance at drawing interest from the Pirates.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 6, 2022, 5:11:18 AM - PITBryan Reynolds Requesting A Trade
Contract-extension negotiations between the Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Bryan Reynolds are at an "impasse," causing Reynolds to request a trade. The word is that the Pirates still aren't planning to trade him this offseason, but many teams -- including the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays -- could use the star center fielder. Unless a team blows the Pirates out of the water with a trade offer for Reynolds, the 27-year-old isn't expected to go anywhere this winter. After his first All-Star campaign in 2021, Reynolds followed it up with a .262/.345/.461 slash line with an .807 OPS, a career-high 27 home runs, 62 RBI, 74 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 145 games in 2022.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 3, 2022, 6:32:59 PM - PIT
Pirates Agree With Carlos Santana On FridayThe Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana agreed on a one-year, $6.7 million deal on Friday, pending the results of a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 36-year-old hit just .202/.316/.376 with the Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals last season and posted a league-average .692 OPS in 131 total games. But Santana hit the ball hard and had an elite walk rate in the 97th percentile, which drove his free-agent market. He also saw the most shifts in baseball in 2022, and with the shift going away in 2023, he figures to see much better results. The switch-hitter will bring veteran leadership to a young Pirates squad. Santana has a career .242/.359/.432 slash line with 278 home runs and 925 RBI. He's best known for his plate discipline and power, but he won't have much fantasy upside, especially in Pittsburgh.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Nov 26, 2022, 2:05:42 AM