When news broke of Pham's signing with Pittsburgh, the assumption for many was the soon-to-be 37-year-old would play right field, a spot that served as a daunting hole for the Pirates in 2024.

Harrison Bader (from left), Jack Flaherty and Tommy Pham have all signed new contracts ... Bader made his debut with the Redbirds in 2017 and was sent to the Yankees at the 2022 trade deadline ...