On the afternoon of February 22, 2018, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquire OF Corey Dickerson in exchange for RHP Daniel Hudson, minor leaguer Tristan Grey with cash considerations. According to https://www.cbssports.com they state

“Dickerson, 28, hit .282/.325/.490 (120 OPS+) with 33 doubles, 27 homers, 62 RBI and 84 runs last season. After a monster first half, he started the All-Star Game at DH for the AL. He hit just .241/.282/.408 after the break.

Still, Dickerson’s a quality big-league bat. He’s a career .280/.325/.504 hitter, good for a 119 OPS+. He has three seasons with at least 24 homers under his belt.

Expect Dickerson to man left field for the Pirates this season. Assuming they keep everyone…”The 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates lineup is looking like this:

Outfield:

Center- Marte

Left,-Dickerson

Right-Polanco

Infield:

Third Base- Freeze

Shortstop- Mercer

Second- Harrison

First- Bell

Catcher- Cervelli

and Pitchers

There is a lot of doubt for the Pirates going into the 2018 season. Little over a month until opening day, the Pittsburgh Pirates line-up is starting to shape up. However you look at it, the Pittsburgh Pirates are ready to take over the NL Central division this year.