Pirates acquire veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt from Yankees in exchange for cash
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt from the New York Yankees for cash considerations, as reported by the Associated Press on Wednesday. Bethancourt, who is 34 years old, will be playing for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, New York's Triple-A affiliate when he was acquired.
Bethancourt, a former player for Atlanta, San Diego, Oakland, Tampa Bay, Miami, and the Chicago Cubs, has made 427 major league appearances over eight seasons. His statistics include a .229 batting average, 35 home runs, and 135 RBIs. He was formerly part of the Pirates' farm system in 2021.
The Pirates are currently seeking depth at the catcher position while their player Endy Rodriguez recovers from left hip inflammation. Bethancourt is anticipated to join the Pirates' taxi squad during their upcoming nine-game road trip to Los Angeles against the Dodgers, starting on Friday.
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