According to multiple sources and first reported by Francys Romero (see tweet below), outfielder Guillermo Heredia has agreed to a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Sources: OF Guillermo Heredia agreed a deal with Pittsburgh Pirates. Heredia become the first cuban in the Pirates system. Great opportunity to play in PNC Park. pic.twitter.com/aU6kqC48NX
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) January 9, 2020
Heredia, who turns 29 later this month, has played four seasons in the majors. He debuted in 2016 with the Seattle Mariners, before getting traded to the Tampa Bay Rays prior to the 2019 season. He has been extremely consistent on offense in the majors, with a high of a .668 OPS (2019) and a low of .652 (2017). Heredia is a below average runner, with six steals in 18 attempts during his big league career. Those aren’t great overall numbers obviously, but when combined with solid defense from a corner spot (slightly below average in CF), he makes a decent bench option.
We will post an update if any details are announced.
