The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that catcher Christian Bethancourt has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis, with the option to decline this assignment for free agency. Over his eight MLB seasons, Bethancourt has a batting line of .229/.259/.362 across 427 games, including a recent stint with the Marlins and Cubs. He was acquired by the Pirates in August to bolster catching depth but was designated for assignment without playing a game. At 35, Bethancourt may choose to finish the season in the minors or explore free agency in the offseason.
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