The Pirates’ continued search for first base depth has resulted in the largest free agent contract of the Ben Cherington era, as the Pirates signed veteran first baseman Carlos Santana on Friday.
The deal, which is pending a physical, is for one-year and is worth $6.7 million. Santana, 37, slashed .202/.316/.376 with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs, and was valued at 1.2 WAR last season.
Much more to come.