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Yankees trade catcher Christian Bethancourt to Pirates for cash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:51 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Yankees trade catcher Christian Bethancourt to Pirates for cash

Summary

The New York Yankees have traded catcher Christian Bethancourt to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. The 34-year-old veteran signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees last month and performed well in Triple-A, hitting.333 with three home runs over eight games. Previously, Bethancourt had brief stints with the Cubs, Marlins, Rays, and the Athletics since returning to MLB in 2022 after several years away. The Pirates hope to add depth to their roster with this acquisition.

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•Yankees traded Christian Bethancourt to the Pirates on August 19, 2026.
•Bethancourt hit.333 with three home runs in Triple-A before the trade.
•He has previously played with teams including the Braves, Padres, and Cubs.
•Yankees acquired Bethancourt on a minor-league deal last month.
•The trade adds depth to the Pirates' roster at catcher and first base.

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9:51 PMYahoo Sports — TRADE: New York Yankees Send 8-Year MLB Veteran to Pittsburgh Pirates

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The New York Yankees announced they traded an eight-year MLB veteran to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The post TRADE: New York Yankees Send 8-Year MLB Veteran to Pittsburgh Pirates appeared first on HEAVY.
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