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Pirates Reportedly Add All-Star Ryan O’Hearn on Two-Year, $29 Million Deal

The reported two-year, $29 million pact signals a rare multiyear free-agent spend by Pittsburgh to boost a bottom-tier offense.

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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a two-year, $29 million agreement with $500,000 in annual performance bonuses, an average of roughly $14 million per season.
  • As of the latest reports, the team had not issued an official announcement confirming the deal.
  • O’Hearn, 32, made his first All-Star team in 2025 and hit .281/.366/.437 with 17 home runs and an .803 OPS over 144 games.
  • The reported signing follows recent additions of Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, Mason Montgomery and reliever Gregory Soto as the Pirates seek more run production.
  • If finalized, it would be Pittsburgh’s first multiyear free-agent signing since 2016, with O’Hearn offering primary first-base help plus corner-outfield and DH versatility.