Outfielder Andrew McCutchen is heading back to Pittsburgh on a one-year, $5 million contract, per the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
The former Pirates outfielder, who was the 2013 National League MVP while with the Pirates, was in Milwaukee last season and batted .237.
The deal is pending a physical.
Jan. 10: In what may be the final twist in the Carlos Correa saga, it appears the shortstop will be heading back to the Minnesota Twins, per ESPN.com.
Correa had agreed to two free-agent deals this offseason — with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. Both were scuttled by physicals.
While the Mets were trying to re-negotiate the deal, Correa ultimately agreed to six guaranteed years and $200M. He can guarantee a seventh year and another $25 million with 502 plate appearances in year six.
The New York Post reported that the major part of Correa’s physical — his ankle — had passed and it looked like this deal would go through.
Jan. 10: Johnny Cueto and the Miami Marlins have reportedly agreed to a contract, per multiple reports.
The pitcher and the Marlins have reportedly agreed to a $6 million dealin 2023, with a club option in 2024 worth $10.5 million, with a $2.5 million team buyout.
Cueto, 36, went 8-10 with the Chicago White Sox last season.
Jan. 2: Carlos Correa is still not a New York Met, and the New York Post is reporting that at least one team is talking to Correa and his agent while they’re trying to iron out a deal with the Mets.
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