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Pirates Re-sign Former 1st-Rounder Despite No MLB Action

The Pittsburgh Pirates have re-signed a former first-round draft pick for the fourth time, despite the player never having appeared in an MLB game for the team.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have once again signed a former first-round draft pick, marking the fourth time the team has brought him aboard despite the player never having appeared in a Major League Baseball game for Pittsburgh.

The announcement comes just days after the player's previous contract with the organization expired, with the Pirates opting to give him another opportunity despite his lack of MLB experience with the team.