The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have acquired 25-year-old outfielder Chavez Young from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Zach Thompson. After the Pirates signed left-handed pitcher Rich Hill last Thursday, Thompson was designated for assignment.
Young spent 2022 with Buffalo of the Triple-A International League, where he hit .234/.331/.351 over 65 games, with 13 extra-base hits and 20 steals in 21 attempts. He spent the start and the end of the season on the injured list. He has played winter ball in Puerto Rico this off-season to make up for some of the missed time.