Ben Cherington has completed his first major transaction as the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has shipped Starling Marte to Arizona in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brennan Malone, infielder Liover Peguero and international bonus money. Jon Heyman was first to mention that the trade was agreed upon.
Dbacks in agreement on Starling Marte trade
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 27, 2020
Marte, who has been with the Pirates since making his debut against the Astros in 2012, where he hit a leadoff homer off of Dallas Keuchel on the first pitch he ever saw in the big leagues .