The Pirates have signed outfielder Stewart to a minor league deal, aiming to bolster their roster. Stewart, 31, recently played with the Mets, showcasing power potential with 11 homers in 2023 despite high strikeout rates. He has a solid walk rate, making him a decent hitter overall despite hitting just .177 this past season. His profile points to a likely platoon role, particularly excelling against right-handed pitchers, which may allow him to compete for a spot on a Pirates team with limited guaranteed roles in the outfield.
Despite the solid overall offense, there are limits to his overall profile. Ideally, he is deployed as a platoon bat. The lefty swinger has a .214/.332/.430 line and 110 wRC+ against righties, compared to a .204/.309/.270 line and 66 wRC+ against southpaws.
Stewart's deal was first reported by Mike Mayer of Metsmerized while Ryan's was first reported by Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
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