Pirates trade David Freese to Dodgers

Pirates third baseman David Freese was dealt to the Dodgers just prior to Friday's deadline, according to an official announcement. Freese was riding out the last leg of a two-year, $11 million contract he signed with the Pirates back in August 2016, and was due $4.25 million in 2018 with a $6 million club option (and $500,000 buyout) for 2019. The 35-year-old has been one of the most stable producers on the Pirates' roster all season and entered September slashing .282/.336/.444 with nine home runs and a .780 OPS through 265 plate appearances.