Outfielder Michael A. Taylor and the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract.

Pirates finalize contracts with outfielder Michael A. Taylor and right-hander Domingo Germán
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FILE – Minnesota Twins’ Michael A. Taylor takes an at-bat during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, April 18, 2023, in Boston. Taylor agreed to a one-year, $4-million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, March 15, 2024, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be completed until Taylor passes a physical.

Pittsburgh spent his first seven seasons with Washington, helping the Nationals win the 2019 World Series. He played for Kansas City in 2021 and ’22 and appeared in 129 games last season in Minnesota as the Twins won the AL Central title.The Pirates are set in left with Bryan Reynolds and in center field with Jack Suwinski. Connor Joe started 49 games in right but is expected to split time at first base with Rowdy Tellez.

Germán pitched a perfect game in an 11-0 victory at Oakland on June 28. He was 5-7 with a 4.56 ERA in 19 starts and one relief appearance last season before going on the restricted list.Germán would get a $1.25 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man roster and would have the chance to earn performance bonuses. Pittsburgh would have a 2025 team option for $2.25 million.

Pittsburgh is in need of help in the starting rotation behind Mitch Keller, Martín Pérez and Marco Gonzales. Paul Skenes, the top overall pick in last year’s amateur draft, will start the season in the minors.

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Pittsburgh Pirates and OF Michael A. Taylor agree to $4 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing in veteran outfielder Michael A. Taylor on a one-year deal worth $4 million. A person with knowledge of the agreement confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it is pending a physical.