According to Jason Mackey, the Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing back Andrew McCutchen on a one-year deal. The Pirates haven’t announced anything, but seemingly have confirmed the news.
McCutchen is coming off a 2022 season with the Milwaukee Brewers where he had a .237/.316/.384 line in 580 plate appearances, worth an 0.3 fWAR. He was a 1.5 fWAR outfielder with the Phillies a year prior, with better walk and power numbers.
This signing fits a recurring theme of adding veteran leadership that takes the spotlight off the younger prospects who are emerging to the majors.
McCutchen does this in a huge way.