The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league pitcher Matt Seelinger.
Hechavarria will provide infield depth for Pittsburgh and will spend most of his time as a late-inning defensive replacement. jordy Mercer will likely lose some at-bats with Hechavarria on the roster. Willy Adames is now locked in as the Rays' starting shortstop for the rest of the season.
Hechavarria has batted .258 with a .269 wOBA and 3 homers in 237 plate appearances with the Rays this season.