Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Pirates Sign O'Hearn to $29M Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year, $29 million contract.
O'Hearn had a great season in 2025, hitting .281 with 17 home runs and 63 RBIs.
He was an All-Star and will help the Pirates' offense, which was one of the worst in the league last year.
The Pirates are also adding other players to improve their team and support their young pitchers.
O'Hearn has played for the Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, and San Diego Padres before joining the Pirates.
This is a big move for the Pirates to try and win more games in 2026.
Pittsburgh Pirates sign Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year, $29 million contract.
O'Hearn had a breakout 2025 season with a .281 batting average, 17 home runs, and 63 RBIs.
The Pirates' offense ranked last in home runs, RBIs, and OPS in 2025.
O'Hearn's addition complements stars like Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds.
The Pirates have been active in the offseason, acquiring several players to improve their team.
- Who
- Ryan O'Hearn, Pittsburgh Pirates
- What
- Two-year, $29 million contract signing
- When
- 2026 season
- Where
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Why
- To improve the team's offense and contend in 2026
- Player
- Ryan O'Hearn
- Team
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Contract Value
- $29 million
- Contract Length
- 2 years
- 2025 Batting Average
- .281
- 2025 Home Runs
- 17
- 2025 RBIs
- 63
- 2025 WAR
- 3.0