The Pirates have struck a deal with free agent
outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall. It’s
said to be a one-year, $2.75M pact.
Chisenhall, 30, missed much of the 2018 season owing to a
nagging calf injury. If he can avoid the DL, and earn playing time, he’ll have
a chance to boost his salary in Pittsburgh. Per Rosenthal, the deal comes with
some potentially hefty incentives. Chisenhall will receive $250K upon reaching
250, 300, 350, and 400 plate appearances along with $500K if he makes it to
450, 500, 550, and 600 trips to the dish. That’s a potential $3M boost.
Of course, it’d be rather surprising to see the
left-handed-hitting Chisenhall receive enough action to max out the contract.
He has only topped the five-hundred PA barrier once in his career, most of
which has been spent in platoon duty. And for good reason: Chisenhall has been
58 OPS points better against right-handed than left-handed pitching in the
majors.
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