RF,DH - Texas Rangers
- Age 39
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
The Rangers selected the contract of OF Andrew McCutchen from Triple-A Round Rock.
Fantasy Impact
McCutchen officially makes the Rangers Opening Day roster. He will likely platoon against lefties at designated hitter and in the outfield.
McCutchen signed with Texas as a non-roster invitee earlier this month and slashed .444/.583/.778 with a 1.361 OPS across 24 spring plate appearances. The Rangers are adding him to the major-league roster.
Fantasy Impact
He is expected to serve primarily as a designated hitter against left-handed pitching.
McCutchen hit .239/.333/.367 with 13 home runs over 135 games for Pittsburgh last season. He posted a .267/.353/.389 slash line against left-handed pitchers.
Fantasy Impact
The five-time All-Star agreed to a minor-league contract with Texas on Thursday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training.
Andrew McCutchen said he is still open to re-signing with the Pirates.
Fantasy Impact
McCutchen said on social media he wanted to participate in the Pirates FanFest one final time. It remains unclear if the Pirates have interest in bringing him back.
Andrew McCutchen went 1-for-5 with an RBI in the Pirates’ 3-2 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
McCutchen brought his season RBI total to 53 while collecting his 105th hit across 432 at-bats. Batting .243 with a .337 OBP and 13 homers, he remains a serviceable veteran bat in deeper formats and OBP leagues.
