Pirates acquire Christian Bethancourt from Yankees for cash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:41 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired catcher Christian Bethancourt from the New York Yankees for cash. This move comes as the Pirates are struggling in the National League Wild Card race, holding a 63-66 record and sitting 5.5 games out. Bethancourt, a 34-year-old veteran, has played for various teams since beginning his MLB career in 2013. He is expected to join the taxi squad as the Pirates prepare for a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting August 21.
- •Pirates hold a 63-66 record, 5.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.
- •Bethancourt has previously played for six MLB teams.
- •The Pirates have a series against the Dodgers starting August 21.
- •Bethancourt expected to join the taxi squad.
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Acquire Veteran Catcher From Yankees in Post-Deadline Move
"The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly acquired a veteran catcher from the Yankees.
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