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Tue Mar 512:11Andrew McCutchen Making Spring Debut Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (Achilles) said that he is making his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday. "Got a uniform in here. Might as well wear it," McCutchen said. The 37-year-old said his modified, back-field program this spring has kept his health/body in a great spot entering the 2024 season. McCutchen suffered a partial tear of his left Achilles in 2023, which is why he's being slow-played in camp by the Pirates. The former National League MVP in 2013 is clearly past his prime, but he was decent before his injury in his return to Pittsburgh last year, slashing .256/.378/.397 with 12 home runs, 43 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 112 games. McCutchen's lack of outfield eligibility in fantasy is bad news for his overall fantasy appeal, though.
Source: Pittsburgh PG - Jason MackeyRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 500:20Andrew McCutchen Could See Game Action In Coming Week
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (Achilles) could see Grapefruit League action the week of March 4. The 37-year-old signed a one-year, $5 million deal this off-season to return to the Pirates after slashing .256/.378/.397 with 12 home runs, 55 runs scored, 43 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 473 plate appearances. He was forced to miss the last month of the season due to a partial tear of his left Achilles. At this point in his career, while recovering from a leg injury, it is difficult to expect much from McCutchen fantasy-wise, particularly in terms of stolen base potential.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Dec 19 202320:56Pirates Bring Andrew McCutchen Back On One-Year Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a one-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. The five-time All-Star and former National League MVP with the Pirates in 2013 will return to Pittsburgh for another year after hitting a respectable .256/.378/.397 with 12 home runs, 43 RBI, 19 doubles, 11 stolen bases and 55 runs scored in 473 plate appearances and 112 games in 2023. The bad news is he's now 37 years old and was forced to miss the last month of the season due to a partial tear of his left Achilles. Keeping him as the primary designated hitter should help keep him healthy, but fantasy managers can't expect McCutchen to provide much with his legs while producing moderate power numbers on a team that isn't expected to be in contention in 2024.
Source: Pittsburgh PG - Jason MackeyRotoBaller.com
Fri Nov 10 202310:22Pirates Want Andrew McCutchen Back
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said this week at the GM meetings that he hopes the team can find a way to re-sign outfielder Andrew McCutchen. The 37-year-old signed a one-year, $5 million deal last January and hit .256/.378/.397 with 19 doubles, 12 home runs and 43 RBI in 112 games (98 as the designated hitter) before a partial tear in his left Achilles in early September shut his season down. The Pirates would like the former MVP as a key veteran piece to lead the up-and-coming youngsters yet again. "It couldn't have gone really better," Cherington said. "When the opportunity arose last season, got a chance to talk to Andrew about coming back. It just made too much sense."
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Kevin GormanRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 6 202312:01Andrew McCutchen To Be In Walking Boot For Six Weeks
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (Achilles) will be in a walking boot for six weeks, which basically means his 2023 season has come to an end. The Pirates placed McCutchen on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a partial tear of his left Achilles. The 36-year-old veteran is set to hit free agency this offseason after posting a .256/.378/.397 slash line with 12 home runs, 19 doubles, 43 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 55 runs scored in 112 games and 473 plate appearances in his return to Pittsburgh in 2023. McCutchen's career is near its end, but he's said he would like to return for one more season. Wherever he lands, he's likely to continue serving as more of a full-time designated hitter.
Source: Pittsburgh PG - Jason MackeyRotoBaller.com
Mon Sep 4 202321:24Andrew McCutchen Leaves Game Early On Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates DH Andrew McCutchen left his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers with tightness in his left Achilles' tendon, according to the team. McCutchen had a big game before leaving, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, a run, and an RBI. He was lifted for pinch-hitter Joshua Palacios late in the game, although the Pirates called the move precautionary. McCutchen has a good chance of being back in action in the next day or two. Stay tuned.
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 24 202317:16Andrew McCutchen Starting On The Bench
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen will take the day off on Thursday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter and will bat second, with Joshua Palacios, Ji Hwan Bae and Connor Joe starting for Pittsburgh across the outfield. The 36-year-old McCutchen has served as the team's primary designated hitter for most of the year, and he's having a fine season in his return to the team in which he spent the first nine years of his career. In the month of August, McCutchen is hitting .262 (17-for-65) with two home runs, five doubles, 10 RBI and seven runs scored in 17 starts. He should be back in Friday's lineup in the second game of the series against Chicago.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 14 202317:16Andrew McCutchen Taking A Day Off Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen will start Monday's game against the New York Mets on the bench. It appears to be a normal day of rest for the 36-year-old veteran. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter and bat second, while Connor Joe gets the start in left field while hitting leadoff against Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco. The day of rest for McCutchen comes after he went hitless in seven at-bats with two strikeouts in Sunday's doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds. McCutchen is having a pretty solid season in his return to Pittsburgh in 2023, but he's gone just 9-for-50 (.180) with no homers, two doubles, three RBI, 15 strikeouts and four runs scored in 14 starts since July 25.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 27 202319:20Andrew McCutchen Not Expected To Be Traded
Pittsburgh Pirates veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen will be a free agent after the 2023 season and might normally be considered a possible trade target for contending teams. However, in this case, there appears to be an understanding between McCutchen and the Pirates that he'll remain in Pittsburgh through the end of this season in a continuation of what has been a strong season for him to this point. The 36-year-old returned to the Bucs this year after spending his first nine MLB seasons in Pittsburgh, and he's currently carrying a .265/.382/.411 slash line with 10 home runs, 12 doubles, 28 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 43 runs scored in 82 games played. It's been more of a struggle for him in July, as he's gone 6-for-43 (.140) with no homers, a double, one steal and five runs scored in 12 games.
Source: ESPN - Buster OlneyRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 16 202312:18Andrew McCutchen Activated From Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Andrew McCutchen (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned infielder Rodolfo Castro to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The Pirates also added pitching prospect Quinn Priester to the taxi squad. McCutchen was immediately reinserted into Sunday's starting lineup, serving as the designated hitter and batting third against San Francisco Giants left-hander Alex Wood. Fantasy managers will be hoping that the 36-year-old veteran outfielder can keep up his solid season for Pittsburgh in the second half. McCutchen is returning to a .268/.383/.425 slash line, .808 OPS, 10 home runs, 11 doubles, 28 RBI, nine stolen bases and 38 runs scored in 74 games (316 plate appearances).
Source: Pirates TwitterRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 15 202309:49Andrew McCutchen Hopes To Return On Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (elbow) anticipates returning to the lineup for Sunday's game versus the San Francisco Giants. The 36-year-old hit the injured list with right elbow inflammation retroactive to July 6, so he's potentially looking at the minimum stint. McCutchen's seemingly imminent return would provide a spark to Pittsburgh's banged-up lineup also without Ke'Bryan Hayes (back), Oneil Cruz (leg), and Ji Hwan Bae (ankle). McCutchen is slashing a rock-solid .268/.383/.425 with 10 home runs, 28 RBI, nine stolen bases, and 38 runs scored over 361 plate appearances this year.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 7 202320:13Pirates Place Andrew McCutchen On 10-Day Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) on Friday and also recalled first baseman Ji Man Choi (Achilles) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. To make room for Choi on the 40-man roster, the Bucs activated left-hander Rob Zastryzny (forearm) from the 15-day IL and designated him for assignment. McCutchen continues to struggle with a right-elbow injury, and he'll take some time off going into the All-Star break after going hitless in his last 17 at-bats over four games. McCutchen has been useful in mixed fantasy leagues in 2023 with 10 homers and nine stolen bases in 74 games. Choi is serving as the DH on Friday should see regular at-bats against right-handed pitchers now that he's back and both McCutchen and Ke'Bryan Hayes (knee) are on the shelf.
Source: Pirates TwitterRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 6 202321:45Andrew McCutchen Absent From Thursday's Lineup
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in Thursday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is resting Thursday and will sit for the second time in four games. The 36-year-old is hitting .136 (3-for-22) over his previous five games. McCutchen is slashing .268/.383/.425 with 10 home runs, 28 RBI, 38 runs, and nine stolen bases over 74 games in 2023. Fantasy managers with daily moves need to remove McCutchen from their lineups. Carlos Santana will be the team's designated hitter, while Connor Joe handles first base duties. Santana can be used as a streamer against Dodgers southpaw Julio Urias after slashing .351/.385/.703 with three home runs, six RBI, and eight runs scored over his last nine games.
Source: Pittsburgh PiratesRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 3 202321:32Andrew McCutchen Not In Lineup Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates DH Andrew McCutchen is not in the lineup for his team's Monday game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It appears that the Pirates are simply giving the 36-year-old McCutchen a day of rest after he's appeared in 72 of the team's 83 contests in 2023. Pittsburgh will have Bryan Reynolds at DH in place of McCutchen against the Dodgers. Look for McCutchen to return to the lineup on Tuesday.
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 3 202318:40Andrew McCutchen Getting A Rest Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter/outfielder Andrew McCutchen will begin Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench. The Dodgers are expected to go with right-hander Michael Grove on Monday night as McCutchen takes a seat after going 0-for-9 with two strikeouts against zero walks over his last two contests. It's been a big return to Pittsburgh for the former NL MVP as McCutchen is hitting .278 with 10 home runs, nine stolen bases, and an .830 OPS across 72 appearances on the campaign. His current 129 wRC+ would be his best mark since 2015 if the season ended today. Brian Reynolds will take over as the club's designated hitter Monday night in Los Angeles.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 26 202312:04Rangers Considering Acquiring Andrew McCutchen
The Texas Rangers have considered the possibility of acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen, but the Pirates aren't prepared to move him yet. The deal would have particular interest to the Rangers if at least one pitcher is part of the deal as well. The Rangers are seeking more production out of their designated-hitter spot, and the veteran McCutchen is having a fine season with a .271/.394/.431 slash line, an .825 OPS, nine home runs, nine doubles, 24 RBI, nine stolen bases and 34 runs scored in 277 plate appearances over 66 games in his return to Pittsburgh. The Bucs have gone on a skid of late, though, and could very well be sellers at the July trade deadline. The five-time All-Star could have even more fantasy appeal in the second half if he joins the first-place Rangers.
Source: MLB Network - Jon MorosiRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 22 202318:10Andrew McCutchen Back In The Lineup On Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (elbow) has returned to the lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins following a two-game respite. The 36-year-old is batting second and functioning as the designated hitter against southpaw Braxton Garrett. More will be asked of McCutchen's bat while Bryan Reynolds (back) is sidelined. The veteran is slashing a dependable .264/.385/.425 with nine home runs, 24 RBI, and seven stolen bases across 260 plate appearances.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 21 202312:26Andrew McCutchen Out With Sore Elbow
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that outfielder Andrew McCutchen (elbow) is dealing with a sore-right elbow and was given the day off on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs to manage it. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, so fantasy managers should consider the 36-year-old veteran to be day-to-day for now. He could be right back in there on Thursday in a matchup against the Miami Marlins. With McCutchen out, rookie catcher Henry Davis is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth against Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks. June hasn't been McCutchen's best month, as he's hitting just .225 (9-for-40) with a homer and three RBI, but he's walked 16 times against only nine strikeouts in 13 games.
Source: MLB.com - Justice delos SantosRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 18 202313:34Andrew McCutchen Getting The Day Off On Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen is getting the day off on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. This is just a day of rest for the 36-year-old veteran. "Cutch" has been a pleasant surprise for the Pirates and fantasy managers this season with a .803 OPS to go along with nine home runs and seven stolen bases. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the Pirates' DH against Freddy Peralta on Sunday.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 15 202301:15Andrew McCutchen Cracks Leadoff Solo Dinger In Chicago
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen launched a solo shot to kick off Wednesday's contest against the Cubs in Chicago. While that was his sole game hit, McCutchen also showed patience at the plate by drawing a walk. Ultimately the night ended with him going 1-for-4 in the batter's box. In the season, the outfielder is slashing .265/.381/.435. Additionally, he has contributed nine home runs and 24 RBI while swiping seven bags this season. Moving back to Pittsburgh has rejuvenated the 36-year-old veterans career.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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