Andrew McCutchen Returns to Pittsburgh Pirates for 2024 Season

The 2013 National League MVP agrees to a one-year, $5 million deal, potentially serving as a designated hitter due to injury.

Andrew McCutchen, the 2013 National League MVP, is returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 2024 season after agreeing to a one-year, $5 million deal.
McCutchen, who is one homer away from 300 for his career, might exclusively be a designated hitter this season due to a partially torn left Achilles tendon he sustained in September.
McCutchen's return is expected to boost the Pirates' performance, as his presence in the previous season resulted in a 15-game improvement and increased fan attendance.
Despite offers from other teams, McCutchen expressed his desire to stay with the Pirates, stating, 'I want to win here.'
The Pirates are reportedly nearing the end of a franchise-wide overhaul, adding several established players in the offseason.