Pirates acquire Minor League outfielder Chavez Young from Blue Jays for Zach Thompson

Jan 10 2023 by Bucs Dugout

 
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Young owns 119 career stolen bases.

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-handed pitcher Zach Thompson for assignment on Thursday as a corresponding move to signing lefty Rich Hill. Five days later, the starter found a new home.

Pittsburgh traded Thompson to the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday afternoon in exchange for Minor League outfielder Chavez Young.

Young, 25, is a switch hitter who slashed .234/.331/.350 spanning 65 games in...

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