AP Source: Pirates sign 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes to 8-year deal
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By WILL GRAVES
AP Sports Writer
The Pittsburgh Pirates are building around third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes. A person with knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press the Pirates and Hayes have come to terms on a new eight-year, $70 million deal with the 25-year-old Hayes pending a physical. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because a formal announcement isn’t expected until the team’s home opener on April 12. Hayes entered the 2022 season hitting .280 in 120 career games.