On January 15, 2018, the Pirates traded McCutchen to the San Francisco Giants, along with cash considerations, in exchange for Kyle Crick, Bryan Reynolds, and $500,000 of international bonus slot money.

What year did the Pirates Trade Andrew McCutchen?

Share All sharing options for: The Pirates blew their chance at keeping Andrew McCutchen around forever. On Sept. 7, 1982, the headline on the front page of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette read, “Champion of the city.” Pictured was Willie Stargell, wiping a tear away from his eye, at his retirement ceremony.

Why did the Pirates get rid of Andrew McCutchen?

That led them to the Giants, who were interested in McCutchen throughout the offseason as they sought to upgrade their aging outfield. There was no mandate to trade McCutchen; the Pirates did not have to do it. They could afford his salary for next season, even if it consumed about 15 percent of their payroll.