Pirates Sign Veteran Catcher Yasmani Grandal to One-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates bolster their catching lineup with the addition of two-time All-Star Yasmani Grandal, aiming for depth and experience.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million.
Grandal, who has played for four teams over 12 seasons, brings veteran presence and experience to the Pirates' catching corps.
The addition of Grandal provides flexibility and depth following Endy Rodríguez's absence due to Tommy John surgery.
Grandal's career highlights include topping 20 home runs in a season five times and making All-Star teams in 2015 and 2019.
Despite a dip in performance over the past two seasons, the Pirates are hopeful that Grandal will bounce back and contribute significantly.