Pirates' Wade LeBlanc: Tendered contract by Pirates

LeBlanc agreed to a one-year deal with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.

Analysis:

There were talks that the big left-hander would be non-tendered by the Pirates, but the sides came to an agreement likely due to LeBlanc taking less money than he was projected to make in an arbitration case. LeBlanc was a solid bullpen arm for Pittsburgh last season after coming to the National League in September, although his numbers could see a downturn if the home run woes he had during his tenure with the Mariners (2.5 HR/9) follow him into the 2017 campaign.