PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen’s feel-good season is over.
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter is heading to the 10-day injured listing after partially tearing his left Achilles tendon whereas legging out a double in a victory over Milwaukee on Monday evening.
The 36-year-old McCutchen stated initially he was “effective,” however additional examination by the Pirates medical workers revealed the tear. Director of Sports activities Medication Todd Tomczyk stated Wednesday that McCutchen can be in a strolling boot for six weeks however that there was no dialogue of surgical procedure.
McCutchen hit .256 with 12 house runs and 43 RBI this season. He collected his 2,000th profession hit in June and was one house run in need of 300 when he limped into second base on Monday evening following an RBI double down the left-field line.
McCutchen, a five-time All-Star and the 2013 NL MVP whereas taking part in for Pittsburgh from 2009-17, is scheduled to be a free agent in the course of the offseason. He has expressed repeatedly he didn’t view 2023 as a farewell season and that he would like to remain in his adopted hometown past the tip of his present deal.
