Pittsburgh Pirates sign catcher José Herrera to a minor league contract
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent catcher José Herrera to a minor league contract on September 1. Following the signing, the organization assigned Herrera to the Indianapolis Indians, their Triple-A affiliate. Herrera, 29, spent the 2026 season with the Texas Rangers' organization before his release on July 17. He subsequently joined the Charros de Jalisco in the Mexican League but was released on Monday, clearing the way for his move to Pittsburgh. During his major league career from 2022 to 2025 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the switch-hitting catcher recorded a.200 batting average with three home runs and 42 RBI across 190 appearances. The move comes as the Pirates prepare for a three-game home series against the San Francisco Giants starting Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT.
- •Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent catcher José Herrera to a minor league contract.
- •Herrera has been assigned to the organization's Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians.
- •The 29-year-old catcher previously played 190 games in the major leagues for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- •The Pirates begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park on Tuesday.
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates Sign 4-Year MLB Player Before Giants Series
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates Sign 29-Year-Old Catcher Before Giants Series
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:23 AMPittsburgh Pirates Sign 4-Year MLB Player Before Giants Series
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- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:23 AMPittsburgh Pirates Sign 29-Year-Old Catcher Before Giants Series
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