Andrew McCutchen
RF,DH - Pittsburgh Pirates
2024 Outlook
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Andrew McCutchen is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact
McCutchen landed a one-year deal this offseason to return to Pittsburgh. He told reporters that his modified, back-field program has kept his health/body in a great spot. He is expected to primarily serve at designated hitter.
Andrew McCutchen has agreed on a one-year, $5 million contract to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Fantasy Impact
The 37-year-old had a nice bounce-back season in 2023 in his return to Pittsburgh, hitting .256/.378/.397 in 112 games. He will likely have a prominent role as the DH and look to repeat a serviceable fantasy season in 2204.
Andrew McCutchen will miss the rest of the season due to a partial tear of his left achilles tendon.
Fantasy Impact
McCutchen was spotted with a walking boot Wednesday, and now we know it is because of this injury to his achilles. With McCutchen set to be a free agent at the end of the year, it's unclear what his next move will be in his career. He ends the 2023 season with a .256/.378/.397 slash line, 12 home runs and 11 stolen bases.
McCutchen's season-long stats show a solid power and run production, but his batting average remains a concern.
Fantasy Impact
With 12 home runs and 38 RBI in 101 games, McCutchen has shown he can still provide fantasy value in those categories. However, his .252 batting average and 94 strikeouts in 357 at-bats indicate a lack of consistency at the plate. Fantasy owners should temper their expectations for McCutchen's average, but he can still contribute in other areas.
Andrew McCutchen will not start for the Pirates Monday against the Mets.
Fantasy Impact
McCutchen will take a seat and Bryan Reynolds will move into to designated hitter spot. The veteran struggled in Sunday’s doubleheader but should be back in the lineup for the Pirates Tuesday.