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Pittsburgh Pirates Sign MLB Legend’s Grandson During Braves Series
Pittsburgh Pirates Sign MLB Legend’s Grandson During Braves Series
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play the second game of their series with the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park.
They are coming off a 12-4 victory on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates Sign MLB Legend’s Grandson
GettyGrae Kessinger #16 of the Houston Astros looks on during batting practice prior to a game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on July 21, 2023 in Oakland, California.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAhead of Wednesday’s game, news came out that the Pirates had signed Grae Kessinger.
MLB.com wrote: “Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent 3B Grae Kessinger to a minor league contract.”
MLB.com added: “3B Grae Kessinger assigned to Indianapolis Indians.”
GettyGrae Kessinger #16 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park on July 04, 2023 in Houston, Texas.
Kessinger had recently been released by the New York Mets.
He did not appear in an MLB game for New York (and had been with their Triple-A affiliate).
Looking At Kessinger’s MLB Career
GettyYainer Diaz #21 celebrates with Grae Kessinger #16 after scoring during the ninth inning in Game Five of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on October 20, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKessinger was picked in the 2nd round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
He has played both of his MLB seasons (2023-24) with the Houston Astros.
Over 48 career games, Kessinger is batting .131 with eight hits, one home run, one RBI and seven runs.
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