Francisco Cervelli agreed to a one-year, $987,500 contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports.

Cervelli agreed to a one-year, $987,500 contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports.

Analysis:

Cervelli was limited to just 49 games last season due to hamstring and head injuries, and as result, he'll only see a modest bump in salary (from $700,000) in his second year of arbitration. The Pirates appear content to lean on Cervelli as their primary option behind the plate next season, and while his RBI and runs scored totals could be serviceable if he's able to stay healthy, Cervelli's minimal pop and injury history will likely deter many in one-catcher leagues.