Catcher Chris Stewart is headed to Pittsburgh:
The #Yankees trade catcher Chris Stewart to the #Pirates for a player to be named later.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) December 2, 2013
The Pirates, in a corresponding roster move, announced that they've designated catcher Michael McKenry, 28, for assignment. McKenry had a 70 wRC+ in 41 games for the Pirates in 2013, before requiring left knee surgery in early August.
For more on Stewart's numbers, his projected 2014 salary, and his elite pitch-framing abilities, check out the storyline below.
