C - Pittsburgh Pirates MiLB
- Age 35
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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The Pirates sent C Christian Bethancourt outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Fantasy Impact
Bethancourt cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment. He will remain in the Pirates organization.
The Pirates selected the contract of C Christian Bethancourt from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Fantasy Impact
Bethancourt will add depth behind the plate for Pittsburgh. He was acquired from the Yankees in August.
The Pirates acquired C Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees for cash considerations.
Fantasy Impact
Bethancourt will join the Pirates’ taxi squad.
The Yankees have signed Christian Bethancourt to a minor-league deal and have assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Fantasy Impact
Bethancourt didn't crack the Cubs' roster out of training camp, and has hit .262 with 11 homers, five stolen bases, and a .775 OPS across 59 games with Triple-A Iowa. The Yankees have been in search of catching help approaching the Aug. 3 trade deadline with starter Austin Wells enduring a wildly disappointing season at the plate.
Bethancourt signed a minor-league deal with Chicago in December and came to camp on a spring training invite. The Cubs kept Carson Kelly, Miguel Amaya and Moises Ballesteros on the Opening Day roster, leaving no room for a fourth catcher.
Fantasy Impact
Bethancourt is expected to head to Triple-A Iowa to serve as organizational depth.
