Andrew McCutchen Seeks 18th Season with Pirates for Farewell Tour

Andrew McCutchen, a free agent after his third season with the Pirates, desires to play an 18th MLB season with Pittsburgh to bid farewell to the fanbase before retiring. Despite his wishes, General Manager Ben Cherington has been noncommittal about re-signing the 39-year-old, indicating the team may be moving in a different direction. McCutchen, who hit .239 with 13 HR and 57 RBIs in 2025, expressed frustration on social media about the lack of transparency regarding his future, contrasting it with other franchise icons who received farewell seasons. He believes he still has the desire and ability to contribute, potentially in a more limited role.