Pirates Acquire Bethancourt for Depth | MLB News

Pirates pull off a savvy move, acquiring catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees in a cash deal—no trade deadline restrictions since he wasn’t on the 40-man. Headed to Triple-A Indianapolis for now, but could join the big league taxi squad in LA this weekend. With Endy Rodríguez sidelined by a hip injury, Bethancourt adds depth behind the plate alongside Henry Davis and Rafael Flores (who’s also playing first). Bethancourt brings eight MLB seasons and solid minor league production; his call-up could force a roster shuffle. Could he crack the roster—or is this just insurance? Watch closely as the season winds down.

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