Report: Pirates Re-Signing Sean Rodriguez
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) - As first reported by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Pirates are bringing back utilityman Sean Rodriguez.
Sean Rodriguez has re-signed with the #Pirates, says an MLB source.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 15, 2015
Tribune-Review Pirates beat writer Rob Biertmepfel confirmed the terms of the deal.
Source: Sean Rodriguez re-signs with #pirates for one year, $2.5M plus incentives. Pending physical tomorrow in Bradenton.
— RobBiertempfel (@RobBiertempfel) December 15, 2015
Last year with the Pirates, Rodriguez appeared in 139 games, hitting .246 with four home runs and 17 RBI while playing every position except for center field, catcher and pitcher.
His most appearances came at first base, where he played in 102 games.
Most notably, Rodriguez started over Pedro Alvarez at first base in the Wild Card game against the Chicago Cubs.