Andrew McCutchen is on the move again. The veteran outfielder has signed a three year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Financial terms were not disclosed.
After nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates where he was selected to five consecutive NL All-Star Teams and won the NL MVP in 2013, McCutchen was traded to the San Francisco Giants back in January. The Giants sent him packing to the New York Yankees in late August and saw action in the post-season going 2 for 18 in five games. His combined numbers with the Giants and Yankees in 2018 saw him hit .255 with 20 HR and 65 RBI while drawing 95 walks for an OBP of .368.
McCutchen will most likely play left field which will allow Rhys Hoskins to move to first base. The acquisition of McCutchen comes on the heels of trading away Carlos Santana to the Seattle Mariners for Jean Segura. But everyone's attention is focused on whether the Phillies will sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado or perhaps both. Yet one should not ignore someone with McCutchen's credentials. At 32, Cutch might not be the player he was five years ago. However, if the Phillies are to reach the post-season in 2019 they will require contributions from veterans like McCutchen.
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