BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pirates have traded for a new outfielder, the team announced Thursday.
The team acquired Corey Dickerson from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor league infielder Tristan Gray and cash considerations.
TRADE: Pirates acquire OF Corey Dickerson from the Rays in exchange for pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor league infielder Tristan Gray and cash considerations. pic.twitter.com/evvi5sMQkV
— Pirates (@Pirates) February 22, 2018
Dickerson was a 2017 American League All-Star. He hit .282 that season with 33 doubles, four triples and a career-high 27 home runs.
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“Corey Dickerson adds a quality power threat to our lineup as evidenced by his 60-plus extra base hits and 20-plus home runs each of the last two seasons,” said Neil Huntington, Pirates executive vice president and general manager. “Corey is a driven player who will also add a quality presence to our clubhouse.”
Dickerson has a career average of .280 with 127 doubles, 20 triples and 90 home runs. He's been in the major leagues since the 2013 season.
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