The Pittsburgh Pirates extended catcher Francisco Cervelli to a three-year contract extension in May of 2016. So far the move has not worked out for them. First and foremost, he has taken a step back in production since his impressive 2015 campaign, especially offensively. However, the biggest issue with Cervelli has been his inability to stay on the field.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Cervelli in the 2014-2015 offseason from the New York Yankees. At the time the Bucs traded away hard-throwing, but erratic, left handed reliever Justin Wilson. Cervelli made an immediate impact in 2015, and he played a key role in their 98 win season.