Cervelli, who played 16 games for the Miami Marlins in 2020 before suffering a season-ending concussion injury, hangs up the cleats after a career which saw him become a beloved face in both New York and Pittsburgh.

The Venezuela native made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees in 2008, playing sporadically in stints with the club due to his status as a part-time player as well as various injuries throughout most of his time in the Bronx. Despite his relative lack of playing time, Cervelli batted .278 and became a fan favorite due to his intensity and clutch hits.

Cervelli then moved to the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he was an integral part of the team’s playoff berth in 2015 after hitting .295 with 7 home runs as a full-time starter for the first time in his career. The affable catcher spent the next three and a half seasons in a Pirates uniform, where he continued to play well despite suffering various concussions that kept him out from time to time.

During brief stints with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins in 2019 and 2020, Cervelli suffered more concussions that debilitated him and made it impossible for him to continue playing, despite producing at a high level behind the plate and in the batter’s box during limited time.

Cervelli will now turn into a fan, rooting on the Marlins as they look to continue their surprise playoff run in the NL Division Series against the Braves.

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As part of a mutual agreement with the player, Pirates decided to release Cervelli and give him an opportunity to play for a contending team for the rest of 2019 MLB season.

Cervelli played in 34 games this season and has .193 batting average alongside one home run and five RBI. He was sidelined with a concussion since May but recently received a green light to play baseball again.

“As Francisco has worked through his rehabilitation, we have had multiple conversations with him and his agent regarding his projected playing time for the remainder of this season with the Pirates,” – said Pirates’ general manager Neal Huntington in a statement. “Out of respect and appreciation for Francisco, we have chosen to honor his request to be released in order for him to pursue an opportunity that potentially gives him a chance at more playing time, as well as an opportunity this season to compete in the postseason.”

Francisco Cervelli is now expected to clear waivers, after which he will be free to sign with the team of his preference. According to reports, Atlanta Braves are close to having an agreement in place with the 33-year-old and are firm favorites for his signature.

Cervelli spent the early part of his career with New York Yankees, with whom he won World Series in 2009. He was traded to Pirates in 2015 in a deal that sent pitcher Justin Wilson in the opposite direction.

Cervelli’s MLB career stats include .269 batting average, 36 home runs, and 261 RBIs.

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Cervelli, who played 16 games for the Miami Marlins in 2020 before suffering a season-ending concussion injury, hangs up the cleats after a career which saw him become a beloved face in both New York and Pittsburgh.

The Venezuela native made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees in 2008, playing sporadically in stints with the club due to his status as a part-time player as well as various injuries throughout most of his time in the Bronx. Despite his relative lack of playing time, Cervelli batted .278 and became a fan favorite due to his intensity and clutch hits.

Cervelli then moved to the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he was an integral part of the team’s playoff berth in 2015 after hitting .295 with 7 home runs as a full-time starter for the first time in his career. The affable catcher spent the next three and a half seasons in a Pirates uniform, where he continued to play well despite suffering various concussions that kept him out from time to time.

During brief stints with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins in 2019 and 2020, Cervelli suffered more concussions that debilitated him and made it impossible for him to continue playing, despite producing at a high level behind the plate and in the batter’s box during limited time.

Cervelli will now turn into a fan, rooting on the Marlins as they look to continue their surprise playoff run in the NL Division Series against the Braves.

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As part of a mutual agreement with the player, Pirates decided to release Cervelli and give him an opportunity to play for a contending team for the rest of 2019 MLB season.

Cervelli played in 34 games this season and has .193 batting average alongside one home run and five RBI. He was sidelined with a concussion since May but recently received a green light to play baseball again.

“As Francisco has worked through his rehabilitation, we have had multiple conversations with him and his agent regarding his projected playing time for the remainder of this season with the Pirates,” – said Pirates’ general manager Neal Huntington in a statement. “Out of respect and appreciation for Francisco, we have chosen to honor his request to be released in order for him to pursue an opportunity that potentially gives him a chance at more playing time, as well as an opportunity this season to compete in the postseason.”

Francisco Cervelli is now expected to clear waivers, after which he will be free to sign with the team of his preference. According to reports, Atlanta Braves are close to having an agreement in place with the 33-year-old and are firm favorites for his signature.

Cervelli spent the early part of his career with New York Yankees, with whom he won World Series in 2009. He was traded to Pirates in 2015 in a deal that sent pitcher Justin Wilson in the opposite direction.

Cervelli’s MLB career stats include .269 batting average, 36 home runs, and 261 RBIs.

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