Yoshi Tsutsugo, one of the highlights of the final months of the 2021 season, is returning to the Pirates on a one-year deal, per sources.
The deal is pending a physical and is set to pay him $4 million.
Last week, I reported that Tsutsugo was the one who was initially interested in a one-year deal, as he was looking for a prove-it type contract. With the Pirates, he gets a chance to do just that up, potentially setting himself up for a bigger payday next year if he is able to replicate the success he had with his new club down the stretch.