Pittsburgh Pirates' center fielder Andrew McCutchen has left the team for undisclosed personal reasons, according to Colin Dunlap of the Post-Gazette. There is no indication how long he will be away from the team.
Andrew McCutchen Leaves Pirates For Personal Reasons
The 24-year-old McCutchen is the brightest of the Pirates’ young stars. He’s off to a mixed start this season, with his batting average just .230 but he’s been walking more than usual and showing good power. As usual, his defense in center field has been fantastic.
This is not an official roster move. Unlike the Seattle Mariners, who were allowed to replace Justin Smoak on their roster while he’s on the bereavement list in the wake of his father’s death, the Pirates will have to make do with 24 players until McCutchen returns.
While McCutchen is gone, the Pirates might play Jose Tabata in center field, with either Matt Diaz or John Bowker taking over in left field.
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