PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday that they signed outfielder Guillermo Heredia to a one-year contract.
To make room for Heredia on the 40-man roster, Pablo Reyes has been designated for assignment.
— Pirates (@Pirates)
January 9, 2020 The team also announced that Pablo Reyes has been designated for assignment in order to make room for Heredia.
Pirates beat writer Adam Berry says Heredia is, “known as a strong defender and a good clubhouse presence.”
Sources: The Pirates have agreed to a Major League deal with free agent outfielder Guillermo Heredia. Heredia, known as a strong defender and a good clubhouse presence, was non-tendered by the Rays last month.
— Adam Berry (@adamdberry)
January 9, 2020 Heredia was non-tendered by the Tampa Bay Rays last month, which made him a free agent.
The soon to be 29-year-old Heredia will be entering his fifth season in the majors.
He played his first three seasons in Seattle and last year with Tampa.
He has a lifetime batting average of .240 and batted .225 with five home runs with the Rays last season, playing in 89 games.
