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Pirates Re-Sign Todd Frazier

By Connor Byrne | March 30, 2021 at 12:18pm CDT

TODAY: Frazier has re-signed with the Pirates on a new minor league deal, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports (via Twitter).  The veteran will report to the team’s alternate training site.

MARCH 26: Corner infielder Todd Frazier has opted out of his minor league contract with the Pirates in favor of free agency, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

This is unlikely to be the end for the 35-year-old Frazier, who plans to continue his career, Heyman writes. Frazier has enjoyed plenty of success in the majors, having earned two All-Star nods and batted .242/.319/.448 with 218 home runs (including five seasons with between 21 and 40 HRs) and 24.2 fWAR across 4,909 plate appearances since he debuted with the Reds in 2011.His production has faded over the past couple of years, though, and he batted a subpar .236/.302/.382 with four long balls and a career-low .146 ISO over 172 PA between the Rangers and Mets in 2020.

Despite his declining numbers, Frazier looked as if he had a chance to at least be a backup for rebuilding Pittsburgh, which has a budding star at third base in Ke’Bryan Hayes and left-handed-hitting first baseman Colin Moran. Frazier, a righty, could have platooned with Moran, and he made his case for a roster spot this spring with a .250/.353/.643 line and three dingers in 28 at-bats. Instead, Frazier – who has appeared in the majors with five teams – will try to catch on with another club. Frazier’s exit suggests infielder Phillip Evans will make the Pirates’ Opening Day roster, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tweets.

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  1. ajrodz1335

    2 weeks ago

    R.I.P.

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  2. Buckner

    2 weeks ago

    I have one dollar on “Back to the Mets”

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    • Baseball 1600

      2 weeks ago

      Was about to say the same thing lol

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    • WalterNYR

      2 weeks ago

      As a Mets fan who has great respect for Todd, I hope you lose your dollar

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    • davidk1979

      2 weeks ago

      Hells no

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    • njbirdsfan

      2 weeks ago

      I would rather take a jar of pennies whose value was less than that of my next paycheck than see Todd Frazier in anyone’s uniform.

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  3. AaronSapoznik

    2 weeks ago

    Don’t look for Todd Frazier to be a consideration for the White Sox roster in the wake of the Eloy Jimenez injury. The former White Sox 3B/INF/DH has had a beef with OF Adam Eaton going back to their time together in Chicago in 2016. That animosity continued when Eaton was with the Nationals and Frazier with the Mets: nbcsports.com/washington/nationals/history-adam-ea…

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    • Maclunkey

      2 weeks ago

      Yeah absolutely no chance he goes to the south side

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    • slapshot53

      2 weeks ago

      What would they need him for anyway Aaron ? Explain please, he is an infielder always, not a left field or any outfield .

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    • titanic struggle

      2 weeks ago

      Who hasn’t had a beef with Adam Eaton?

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    • Very Barry

      2 weeks ago

      We have absolutely no interest whatsoever in Todd Frazier. This dude should have retired 2 years ago. Time for this dude to give it up!

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    • Dumpster Divin Theo

      2 weeks ago

      Sign him Rick! I wanna see him maul Eaton

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  4. Not Xabial

    2 weeks ago

    Am I the only one that’s pretty surprised by this? Thought he was going to be a much needed veteran presence for Pittsburgh this year.

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    • bobtillman

      2 weeks ago

      Nope, you’re not the only one. I saw an interview he did in Pitt, and he seemed to be having the time of his life, really enjoying himself.

      I don’t see a lot of opportunities out there, but maybe his agent has checked around and gotten a nibble. Obviously the Bucs aren’t going anywhere, but he would have gotten some decent playing time.

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    • alwaysgo4two

      2 weeks ago

      I saw a miked up episode with him where he said that he was going to have fun mentoring the young guys like Hayes….etc. Seemed like a sincere thought. Something happened….he was probably told that he wasn’t going to make the team. What else could it be?

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    • JackStrawb

      2 weeks ago

      @Not Xabial I’ll be interested to look over any studies asserting the specific value of one contributor to “veteran presence” on teams full of older managers, coaches, trainers….

      Thanks in advance.

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      • bobtillman

        2 weeks ago

        I doubt you’ll find one. 99% of this “mentoring” stuff is just made up. In any group of 26 workers, any one will really like a couple of them, really hate a couple of them, and not give a poop about the rest.

        That said, when you’ve got a vet like Frazier, whose already made his money, and probably realizes he can’t play everyday, I can see that happening. Besides, he just SEEMS to be that kind of guy. (And yes, I say that with no direct knowledge)).

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      • 3Rivers

        2 weeks ago

        Not only a ‘veteran presence’ Sadly, he’s probably still a better hitter than a handful of position players on the team.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 weeks ago

      They got the veteran presence for a month. He seems like a great teammate but the bat isn’t there anymore.

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    • 3Rivers

      2 weeks ago

      Not at all, thought I was reading it wrong. I seen the same interview he did during a Spring Training game. Plus the way Shelton talked about Frazier, seemed to be a lock for a roster spot.
      I guess they felt like they could only keep 2 of Moran, Evans, and Frazier, and Frazier was the odd man out.

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      • panj341

        2 weeks ago

        Also thought he was a lock but that meant that Evans was gone. Sorry for Frazier but glad for Evans as he was only bright spot of horrible team last year.

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  5. hitman23

    2 weeks ago

    35 is the New 40 in MLB.

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    • forwhomjoshbelltolled

      2 weeks ago

      Players in every sport drop off about 5 years earlier than they did before steroid testing got serious.

      Coincidence, no doubt.

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    • mlbnyyfan

      2 weeks ago

      Is it time for him to retire? Even if NL gets Full time DH he doesn’t hit enough. @hitman I’m beginning to agree with you especially with players like Frazier

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      • YourDreamGM

        2 weeks ago

        Put a fork in him.

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  6. bravesfan

    2 weeks ago

    He’s so bad. If he’s leaving with a bench spot locked, he’s dumb. If the pirates are planning to cut him, then riddle me that also as they aren’t exactly deep.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 weeks ago

      They have younger cheaper players who can play more positions. And Fraziers bat didn’t impress.

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      • alwaysgo4two

        2 weeks ago

        Adam’s did… not Todds.

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    • 3Rivers

      2 weeks ago

      No way he left after being told he would make the team as a bench player. It has to be that he wasn’t going to make the team.

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  7. YourDreamGM

    2 weeks ago

    His bat didn’t impress this spring but he can actually still play both corners well enough. Still shown pop. His biggest problem is lack of versatility.

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    • Very Barry

      2 weeks ago

      Lack of versatility is his biggest problem????? He can’t hit!!! Hasn’t been able to hit for at least 3 years. He is terrible!!!

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      • YourDreamGM

        2 weeks ago

        Wrong. He can hit lefties. And that was why he was given a chance with the Pirates. They just decided to go with 14 pitchers so that eliminated Frazier.

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        • 3Rivers

          2 weeks ago

          Right, imo they couldn’t keep all 3 of Moran Evans and Frazier

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        • YourDreamGM

          2 weeks ago

          Only 3 bench bats and catcher. Gonzales Evans are hitting better, cheaper, controlled, and can play more positions. Probably want a true 4th outfielder. Probably want to see if they can develop Fowler. Even with another bench spot Difo has the same qualities as Evans Gonzales.

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  8. slapshot53

    2 weeks ago

    Poor Todd, just couldn’t make it in the American League before. The mans numbers, kept free falling even the one season he was swinging for the fences , (40) home runs with the White Sox, but the start of his not so good batting average. Poor Todd

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 weeks ago

      More like rich Todd. He will be alright.

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  9. Rsox

    2 weeks ago

    Nutting is paying the $1.5 million Frazier would have made to Trevor Cahill. Frazier has had a good spring and i wouldn’t rule him out elsewhere. The Brewers could be a good fit to share 3B with Travis Shaw and backup 1B. Colorado could use the depth with McMahon likely staying at 2B with Rodgers injured

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    • gozurman1

      2 weeks ago

      Evans had a good ST too and would rather see him instead of Frazier. Can play many more positions and he has been hitting

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  10. Rangers29

    2 weeks ago

    THE KID FROM TOM’S RIVER, NEW JERSEY, HE PLAYED IN THE LLWS, AND HE IS A VERY NICE GUY!!!!!!!!! THE TODDFATHER!!!!

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    • Bill M

      2 weeks ago

      Keep it down. They can hear you all the way to Brick.

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  11. BudgetBall

    2 weeks ago

    I’m sure the Bucs extended him the courtesy of a heads up that he wasn’t going to make the team. That way he could opt out seemingly on his own terms. Good guy. I wish him luck. The Bucs needed that last spot on the hitters’ side to be a Swiss Army knife. It likely came down to Evans or Difo. That also means they are keeping a 4th OF…Fowler or Goodwin. They need to let one of those guys go ASAP so they can find another gig.

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    • Astros_fan_84

      2 weeks ago

      Certainly possible. Or, he told the team, “Either guarantee me a spot, or I need to look elsewhere.” Who knows?

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  12. birdsfan415

    2 weeks ago

    how did the Pirates not carry him

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    • BudgetBall

      2 weeks ago

      With only 12 position players or hitters, they only have 4 guys on the bench. They needed versatility from at least two of them. Gonzalez and Evans can both be super utility guys. Difo can, too, but they love Evans. Difo is a good player and has nearly 1000 big league ABs while Evans doesn’t yet have 100 ABs and they are the same age. I guess they felt like they should give him a shot.

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  13. titanic struggle

    2 weeks ago

    The Reds need another third baseman…

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    • BeingARedsFanHurts

      2 weeks ago

      While I like the idea, I really like/liked him…but we need another 3b like we need another outfielder.

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  14. beard

    2 weeks ago

    with Kieboom looking questionable at 3b I wouldn’t be shocked if the Nats call him. Btw, what happened to Gyorko? I thought for sure he would have a job by now

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    • joblo

      2 weeks ago

      Bats have Josh Harrison to back up third.

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    • Growing up UECKER

      2 weeks ago

      He will find a spot. In my opinion, He as the Brewers most consistent player last year and should have been in the lineup more often. Would be a good addition to any team. He is more athletic than given credit.

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  15. RunDMC

    2 weeks ago

    Good, now he lands in Seattle where he belongs. You’re welcome, marketing team.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 weeks ago

      Goodnight Seattle.

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  16. chuck123

    2 weeks ago

    Mistake for a young Pirates team not to keep him fr his leadership

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  17. Dice 66

    2 weeks ago

    Bucs need Evans ! Could start a lot of 1st He is a ball player ! Old school . We need his bat !

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  18. Dave1966

    2 weeks ago

    Great leader but glad for Phillip Evans.

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  19. dodgerskingsfan

    2 weeks ago

    dodgers need a rh bat…. on the cheap… why not?

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  20. nyarachnid

    2 weeks ago

    The Nats seem like a good possibility for him. Kieboom is a career minor leaguer

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    • Bill M

      2 weeks ago

      Kieboom is looking pretty bad for the Nats

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  21. Jim Thome is my homie

    2 weeks ago

    “I don’t know if we’re going to take 14 or if we’re going to take 13 pitchers,” Shelton said. “If we do take 14 pitchers, then versatility is going to be really important, and I think that kind of led to our decision.”

    So they are taking 14 pitchers, and they released Todd rather than him opting out?

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    • gozurman1

      2 weeks ago

      I believe he did opt out. That was reported here and on local Pitsburgh media outlets. Apparently no interest could be found so he took the Pirates up on the offer to be signed back and place with the Taxi squad. There will be injuries with either the Pirates or another team. The Pirates may get an offer for either Todd Frazier, Adam Frazier or someone else and either Todd will go somewhere else or be called up depending on who gets traded from the Pirates roster.

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  22. chrcritter

    2 weeks ago

    Braves ought to sign him and waive Panda

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  23. joew

    2 weeks ago

    Bad move by the Pirates to let him go… but since its likely going to be a dumpster year.. doesn’t really matter much (to the pirates) let younger guys let them show what they got.

    Evans career is one of short sample.. a larger sample for him is really needed and this year is the time to do it.

    Todd showed enough in spring to pick up another job.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 weeks ago

      Apparently he didn’t.

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      • joew

        2 weeks ago

        yeah my comment didn’t age well lol.

        Glad he’s still around.

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        • YourDreamGM

          2 weeks ago

          It’s ok. At least you took the risk and made a statement.

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  24. alwaysgo4two

    2 weeks ago

    As a most likely suffering Pirates fan this year, I’m very pleased. It’s going to be a difficult year and some veteran guidance can’t be a bad thing.

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  25. rodcannon

    2 weeks ago

    Nice to see the Toddfather get another chance to play. I’ve liked him since he was Scott Rolen’s protogé in Cincinnati.

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  26. Dorothy_Mantooth

    2 weeks ago

    Someone call Mario Puzo; it’s time to start filming: “The Toddfather IV – Resurrected”.

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    • brodie-bruce

      2 weeks ago

      @dorothy can we write in that the toddfather hits a ball so hard that it smashes the owners window and strikes him in the head. then maybe bucs fans get an owner that cares about the team.

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  27. YourDreamGM

    2 weeks ago

    I wish we had this guy 2 days ago.

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  28. bobtillman

    2 weeks ago

    We’re not paying enough attention to “Taxi Squad” needs. You don’t want prospects on the Taxi Squad; it’d be a waste of their time. So guys like Frazier (Dietrich with the Yanks, etc.) are perfect for the traveling squad. Multi-positional, probably don’t party as much as they did when they were younger, and they get MLB meal money. And they don’t have to be on the 40-man.

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    • gozurman1

      2 weeks ago

      Taxi squads wiil be made up of younger, top prospects for a while., They will need something to do for a month until the MiLB season gets underway. The Taxi squad teams will play each other. Pittsburgh will be playing Cleveland, Cincinnati, and another team to play games. I envision some older vets mixing in with young guys on the rise. I would rather the younger guys playing taxi squad games instead of minor league spring training games. Better competition for the younger guys for the month.

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