Pittsburgh Pirates Pull Off Huge Trade to Secure ALC Star

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Outfielder Tommy Pham and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year contract worth $4,025,000, finalized on Sunday.

To make room for Pham on the roster, right-hander Dauri Moreta was placed on the 60-day injured list.

Pham, who will turn 37 next month, spent last season playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, and Kansas City Royals, posting a .248 batting average with 20 doubles, nine home runs, and 39 RBIs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throughout his 11-season MLB career, Pham has a .258 average, with 139 home runs, 470 RBIs, and 126 stolen bases. He’s played for St. Louis (2014-18, ’24), Tampa Bay (2018-19), San Diego (2020-21), Cincinnati (2022), Boston (2022), the New York Mets (2023), as well as the White Sox and Royals.

Pham provides the Pirates with another strong outfield option alongside Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz.