PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - The Pirates are reportedly in talked with free agent outfielder Kevin Pillar.
Radio.com Sports Insider Jon Heyman says both the Pirates and Red Sox are in talks with Pillar.
“Kevin Pillar market heating up. Red Sox, Pirates are among teams. Red Sox make great sense with all lefty hitting OF and Verdugo injuries in 2019,” Heyman said on Twitter.
Kevin Pillar narket heating up. Red Sox, Pirates are among teams. Red Sox make great sense with all lefty hitting OF and Verdugo injuries in 2019.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman)
February 11, 2020 The 31-year-old Pillar has a lifetime batting average of .261 with 798 hits 76 home runs and 318 RBI.
Last year in San Francisco, Pillar batted .259 with 158 hits, 21 home runs and 88 RBI.