According to reports out of Korea and confirmed by Marc Tompkins who covers the Tampa Bay Rays, the Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired veteran first baseman Ji-Man Choi.
Confirmed: #Rays have traded Ji-Man Choi to #Pirates https://t.co/lz36su6x9S
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) November 10, 2022
The Pirates have confirmed the deal and announced that they have sent minor league pitcher Jack Hartman to Tampa in the deal. The 31-year-old Choi has one year left before free agency. He batted .233/.341/.388 in 113 games in 2022, collecting 22 doubles and 11 homers.