BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent center fielder Andrew McCutchen to minor league camp and optioned infielder Brian Bixler to Class AAA Indianapolis.
The 22-year-old McCutchen is one of the team’s top prospects and was a first-round draft pick in 2005. This spring, he batted .318 with two home runs, seven RBI, two stolen bases and a team-best 12 walks.
General manager Neal Huntington said he expects both McCutchen and Bixler will play for the Pirates at some point this season.
Bixler will be Indianapolis’ starting shortstop, and will get some playing time at second base.
The Pirates have 35 players remaining in camp.
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