It has been a tumultuous 2019 season for Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli. Entering the final season of his contract, Cervelli was hoping for a big 2019 season in an effort to get one last big free agent contract. Unfortunately, things have not gone according to plan for the Pirate backstop.
Cervelli played in 34 games this season before continued concussion issues derailed the 33-year-old catcher. In fact, at one point, it was falsely reported by DK Pittsburgh Sports, that Cervelli was going to give up catching due to his battles with concussions. After a long road back, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for Cervelli.