Sean Rodriguez agreed to a one-year, $1.9 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Tom Singer of MLB.com reports.
Rodriguez agreed to a one-year, $1.9 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Tom Singer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis:
Rodriguez hit a career-high 12 home runs in 259 plate appearances last year, but his walk rate plummeted to 3.9%, resulting in a career-worst .258 OBP. The 29-year-old was afforded a fresh start after coming over from Tampa Bay in a trade last month, but he's no lock to make the Pirates' roster (especially with the addition of Jung-Ho Kang) and would likely only be a utility option if kept.
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