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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Andrew McCutchen signed with the Texas Rangers on a minimum-salary deal after being released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. As of May 2026, McCutchen is getting regular playing time due to injuries to teammates Wyatt Langford (forearm) and Brandon Nimmo (hamstring). He has started two consecutive games and has hits in three straight starts. Through 24 games (56 plate appearances), McCutchen is slashing .235/.286/.333 with 1 home run, 5 RBIs, and 6 runs scored. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a recent win over the Yankees. The Pirates faced criticism for replacing McCutchen with Marcell Ozuna, with USA Today's Bob Nightengale calling it the worst roster exchange of the offseason.
Strengths
- + Getting regular playing time with consecutive starts
- + Has hits in three straight starts
- + Contributed with walk and run scored in recent game
- + Veteran presence and franchise history
- + Opportunity to prove value as part-time player
Weaknesses
- - Low batting average of .235 through 24 games
- - Minimal power production with only 1 home run in 56 plate appearances
- - Low OPS of .562 (similar to Ozuna's .560)
- - Limited RBI production with only 5 RBIs
- - Signed on minimum-salary deal indicating limited market value
- - Struggling statistically compared to early season expectations
About
Andrew McCutchen is a designated hitter for the Texas Rangers.
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