The Rays have traded leftfielder Corey Dickerson to the Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Daniel Hudson and middle infield prospect Tristan Gray, the team announced Thursday.
Tampa Bay raised some eyebrows when they designated Dickerson for assignment on Saturday following the acquisition of C.J. Cron. That move gave them 10 days to trade or release the 2017 All-Star.
The Rays found a trade partner in the Pirates, who gave up a set-up man and a raw prospect.
Dickerson gives the Pirates a veteran to compete with rookie Jordan Luplow for playing time in left.