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Pirates trade minor league OF Gilberto Celestino to the Chicago Cubs

Per the transaction log the Pirates have traded Minor League outfielder Gilberto Celestino to the Chicago Cubs. Per Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the return is cash considerations from Chicago.

The Pirates' return for Celestino is cash considerations, per source https://t.co/kJPCOXAw8m

— Andrew Destin (@AndrewDestin1) July 25, 2024

Celestino, 25, has MLB experience in two different seasons, both coming with the Minnesota Twins. The glove first outfielder hit .222/.292/.300 with 4 homers in 145 games split between 2021 and 2022. He did not appear in the Majors in 2023 and was granted free agency at the end of the year.