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LeBlanc, Bucs strike one-year deal
- Updated: December 3, 2016
PITTSBURGH — The Pirates officially parted ways with Jeff Locke before Friday’s non-tender deadline, but they worked out a deal to keep another veteran southpaw in their bullpen.
Wade LeBlanc agreed to terms on a one-year contract with an option for 2018, the club announced. The deal is for $750,000 next season, an industry source told MLB.com, with a $1.25 million option for ’18. Terms of the deal were first reported by Jon Heyman of MLB Network, but they have not been confirmed by the club.
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The Pirates declined to tender a 2017 contract to Locke, a formality after he was designated for assignment earlier in the week, as well as catcher Eric Fryer. Additionally, right-hander Brady Dragmire, purchased from the Blue Jays in October, was claimed off waivers by the Rangers. The Bucs now have 38 players on their 40-man roster heading into the Winter Meetings.
Beginning Monday, MLB.com and MLB Network will have wall-to-wall coverage of the 2016 Winter Meetings from the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center outside Washington, D.C. Fans can watch live streaming of all news conferences and manager availability on MLB.com, including the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday at 9 a.m. ET.
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