Pirates Trade Pitcher Tyler Anderson To Seattle Mariners

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Pirates announced they have traded pitcher Tyler Anderson to the Seattle Mariners.

According to the club, they acquired catcher Carter Bins and right-handed pitcher Joaquin Tejada from Seattle.

Bins, a 22-year-old, has a batting average of .247 with eight home runs in 50 games in the minor leagues this summer.

Meanwhile, Tejada, an 18-year-old, is pitching in the Dominican Summer League.

Anderson so far this year has a 4.35 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 18 starts.

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