General Manager Ben Cherington stated at the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville his desire to add another outfielder. On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Edward Olivares from the Kansas City Royals for a minor-league outfielder.
We have acquired OF Edward Olivares from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor league OF Deivis Nadal. pic.twitter.com/CHMCdLlewC
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) December 16, 2023
Olivares, 27, recorded his best season as a four-year pro in 2023. He slashed .263/.317/.452 with 23 doubles, 12 home runs, 36 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases in 107 games, all with the Royals.