Pirates reunite with former all-star Frazier

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Frazier is heading back to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The club has agreed to terms with the veteran second baseman/outfielder on a one-year deal worth $1.525 million. The deal is pending Frazier passing a physical.
The 33-year-old Frazier spent the first five-plus seasons of his career with the Pirates from 2016-21. He hit .283 with 39 homers and 204 RBIs in 608 games with Pittsburgh. Frazier made the All-Star Game in 2021 before being traded to the San Diego Padres in a deal that netted the Pirates several players, including outfielder Jack Suwinski.
Frazier has bounced around recently, playing in Seattle in 2022, Baltimore in 2023 and Kansas City last season. Frazier hit .202 in 104 games with the Royals in 2024.
The deal gives the Pirates a versatile option who can play a corner outfield spot or second base. Pittsburgh could have an immediate opening in right field after opting not to retain Bryan De La Cruz. Frazier has played almost 1,500 major-league innings in the outfield.
The Pirates will need to make a corresponding move to the 40-man roster when Frazier’s contract is finalized.