According to multiple sources, the Pirates have agreed to a contract extension with catcher Chris Stewart, who was set to become a free agent after the 2016 season. First reported by Robert Murray, Chris Cotillo has details on the signing, noting that it's pending a physical. It will cover the 2016-17 seasons, plus the Pirates hold a team option for 2018. No salary figures have been announced. Stewart filed for arbitration yesterday. More on this shortly.
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