MLB insider labels Pirates as fit for 2024 Yankees outfielder
Title: Share on Facebook The Pirates are actively seeking a solution for their right field position as the 2024 season approaches. Alex Verdugo, a veteran outfielder recently available in free agency, is being considered as a potential fit for the Pirates. Verdugo contributed to the Yankees' World Series run, although his individual performance was not particularly strong. The Pirates have a history of signing players to one-year deals, with six such signings made last offseason, including Andrew McCutchen. There has been no reported interest between Verdugo and the Pirates, but MLB insider Robert Murray sees a logical fit. In the 2024 season with the Yankees, Verdugo hit 13 home runs and had a slugging percentage of .356, alongside an OPS of .647. Despite a lackluster season, Verdugo boasts a career wRC+ of 101 and OPS of .742, indicating average performance over his career. Statcast metrics highlight Verdugo's strong plate discipline, with a chase rate of 25.5% and a whiff rate of 15.5%. Defensively, Verdugo is regarded as above-average, with two outs above average and seven defensive runs saved in the outfield. While Verdugo could enhance the Pirates' lineup for 2025, his addition may not significantly alter the team's overall performance.
Original Article: https://rumbunter.com/mlb-insider-labels-pirates-as-fit-for-2024-yankees-outfielder-alex-verdugo
Original Article Author: Baron Dionis
