Pirates Sign Outfielder Heredia

January 10, 2020 3:54 am

The Pirates have signed outfielder Guillermo Heredia to a one-year contract for the 2020 season. Heredia, who will turn 29 on January 31, hit .225 (46-for-204) with 13 doubles, five home runs and 20 RBI in 89 games with Tampa Bay in 2019. He made 41 appearances in center field, 28 in right field and 14 in left field.   Prior to joining Tampa Bay, Heredia spent the previous three seasons with Seattle after being signed by the Mariners as an international free agent out of Cuba. In his Major League career, Heredia has made 194 appearances (158 starts) in center field, 142 appearances (91 starts) in left field and 46 appearances (16 starts) in right field. To make room for Heredia on the 40-man roster, Pablo Reyes , has been designated for assignment.