Pirates sign Dominic Fletcher to minor league contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Dominic Fletcher to a minor league contract. Fletcher returns to the Pirates after spending most of the season with their Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis, where he had a.288 batting average and eight home runs. He previously opted out of his contract in July, seeking a potential opportunity in the MLB. Fletcher, a former second-round pick, aims to solidify his position and potentially earn a call-up once again.
- •Fletcher has played well at Triple-A with an.890 OPS.
- •He features a solid defensive record with 13 Defensive Runs Saved in his MLB career.
- •Fletcher previously appeared in 28 games for the Diamondbacks in 2023.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Sign 28-Year Old Outfielder with a Great Glove
"Pittsburgh has some familiarity with the new guy, too.
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