Sean Rodriguez produced a very fine season in 2016 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The utility man hit .270/.349/.510 to go along with a .363 wOBA and a 129 wRC+. His 1.9 fWAR is his highest since he posted a 2.1 fWAR for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. With his increase in production in 2016, more offers and a larger contract seemed to be in store for Rodriguez, who will be in his age 32 season next year.
According to Chris Cotillo of SB Nation, “Pirates are one of five suitors pursuing free agent infielder Sean Rodriguez.