{"id":235089,"date":"2026-07-04T00:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T00:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/235089\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T00:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T00:04:28","slug":"pirates-legend-andrew-mccutchen-signs-with-new-mlb-team-after-leaving-rangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/235089\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates Legend Andrew McCutchen Signs with New MLB Team After Leaving Rangers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Andrew McCutchen isn’t done yet.<\/p>\n

The Pirates<\/a> legend couldn’t stick with the Rangers earlier this season, but he’s now signed with a new MLB organization.<\/p>\n

It emerged overnight Thursday into Friday that McCutchen is joining the Braves’ system.<\/p>\n

“According to the transactions page, the Atlanta Braves have signed 39-year-old OF\/DH Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract,” Bill Shanks wrote<\/a> on X. “McCutchen hit .192 in 83 plate appearances for the Texas Rangers this season before being released May 28.”<\/p>\n

The Braves are an exciting landing spot for McCutchen. They’re a talented and winning team, but they’ve done it by overcoming a lot of injuries.<\/p>\n

Adding experienced depth like McCutchen could end up being a big deal for Atlanta. It could also be energizing for the former National League MVP.<\/p>\n

Given that McCutchen has been lingering in free agency, it wouldn’t be a surprise for him to first head to the minor leagues to get back in a rhythm. The Braves’ Triple-A team plays in Gwinnett, Ga.<\/p>\n

Eventually, McCutchen could find himself in the middle of the NL East and Wild Card races.<\/p>\n

The Pirates are having their best season in years, so this also creates the potential for McCutchen to be on the other side in games that matter for Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

The five-time All-Star will have to hit better to get a semi-consistent role with the Braves, but it makes sense as an opportunity for him to take in hopes of lasting longer in the game he loves.<\/p>\n

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