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Pirates make a rare free agency splash, finalizing $29M, 2-year deal with 1B/OF Ryan O'Hearn
Ryan O'Hearn's two-year, $29 million deal is the Pirates' first multi-year free-agent signing in nearly 10 years and the second largest in franchise history.
- On Thursday, Ryan O'Hearn finalized a two-year, $29 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced in a press release after initial reports on Dec. 23.
- Facing a 71-91 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates sought offensive help after finishing near the bottom in runs and home runs, while also needing a left field vacancy and designated hitter role.
- O'Hearn hit.281 with 17 home runs and 63 RBIs in 2025 and made the All-Star team; his slugging.437 and OPS.803 ranked above any Pirate, while he covers corner outfield, first base, and designated hitter.
- He will likely serve as the designated hitter and spell time at first base, marking the Pirates' second major move in less than a week after the Dec. 19 Brandon Lowe trade.
- The contract reshapes franchise AAV rankings, surpassing Francisco Liriano's $13 million benchmark and ranking as the second-largest free-agent signing behind Mitch Keller's Feb. 22, 2024 extension.
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Pirates make a rare free agency splash, finalizing $29M, 2-year deal with 1B/OF Ryan O'Hearn
Ryan O'Hearn is a Pittsburgh Pirate. The veteran first baseman and outfielder has signed two-year deal with Pittsburgh worth $29 million.
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