Pirates Sign 7-Time All-Star, World Series Winner: Reports

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pirates are making a major addition to their pitching staff by adding seven-time All-Star reliever Aroldis Chapman to their roster, according to multiple reports. The deal has not been officially announced by the team pending a physical.

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the deal is for one year and $10.5 million, which would make Chapman the second-highest paid player on the Bucs after outfielder Bryan Reynolds.

Reynolds will make in excess of $13 million this year.

Chapman most recently played for the World Series champion Texas Rangers, who obtained him via a mid-season trade with the Kansas City Royals. Chapman also has played for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs.

Chapman reportedly will be a setup man for Pirates All-Star closer David Bednar.