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Pirates star McCutchen tears Achilles, out for season

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen celebrates as he stands on second base after driving in a run with a double off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Overview

  • McCutchen tore his left Achilles tendon while legging out a double.
  • He will miss the rest of the 2022 season and be in a walking boot for six weeks.
  • The 36-year-old was batting .256 with 12 home runs and 43 RBIs this year.
  • McCutchen is a five-time All-Star and the 2013 National League MVP.
  • He will be a free agent after the season and wants to remain with the Pirates.