Trending Now - Rangers Bring Andrew Mccutchen on Board With Minor League Deal
WHO:
Andrew McCutchen, 39-year-old outfielder/designated hitter
Texas Rangers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Manager Skip Schumaker
General Manager Ben Cherington (Pittsburgh Pirates)
WHAT:
McCutchen signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on March 5, 2026.
The contract includes an invitation to big league camp and can max out at $2.5 million if he makes the roster and meets performance incentives.
McCutchen played 135 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025, hitting 13 home runs and 57 RBIs with a .700 OPS.
He has a career total of 332 home runs and 2,266 hits.
McCutchen's 2025 statistics included a .239 batting average, .333 on-base percentage, and .367 slugging percentage.
WHERE:
Texas Rangers' Spring Training camp in Surprise, Arizona
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (home of the Pittsburgh Pirates)
WHEN:
Contract signed on March 5, 2026
McCutchen's major league debut was in 2009.
He was drafted in the first round in 2005.
The Rangers' Spring Breakout game is scheduled for March 20, 2026.
WHY:
McCutchen sought to continue his career after the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Marcell Ozuna, which eliminated his spot on their roster.
He expressed gratitude for the opportunity with the Rangers, indicating it was one of his first options.
HOW:
McCutchen confirmed his signing via Twitter with a cowboy hat, boots, and a toy horse.
He aims to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster, potentially as a right-handed complement to designated hitter Joc Pederson.
QUOTES:
"I won't say there's any curiosity there... I'm just grateful for the opportunity and grateful to get back out there." - Andrew McCutchen
"He still feels like he has something left in the tank. We still feel like he has something left in the tank." - Skip Schumaker on McCutchen's potential.
"No matter what, Andrew's a Pirate and certainly our desire will be to continue to have a really strong relationship with him into the future." - Ben Cherington on McCutchen's past with the Pirates.
Andrew McCutchen, the 39-year-old outfielder and designated hitter, signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on March 5, which includes an invitation to big league camp and could be worth up to $2.5 million if he makes the roster and meets performance incentives. After playing 135 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season, where he hit 13 home runs and drove in 57 runs, McCutchen is eager to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster in Surprise, Arizona, especially as a potential right-handed complement to designated hitter Joc Pederson. Expressing his gratitude for this opportunity, McCutchen confirmed his signing on Twitter, and both Rangers manager Skip Schumaker and Pirates general manager Ben Cherington acknowledged his enduring talent and their desire to maintain a strong relationship with him moving forward.