Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Colorado Rockies’ pitcher Tony Wolters, center, talks with pitcher German Marquez, left, during batting practice at Coors Field on July 5, 2020 in Denver. This was the third day of practice amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Getting your player ready...
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed veteran catcher Tony Wolters to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training.
The team announced the signing Thursday. Pittsburgh is looking for an experienced backup to Jacob Stallings, a Gold Glove finalist in 2020.
Wolters, 28, spent the first five seasons of his big-league career in Colorado, He hit .238 with seven home runs and 123 RBIs in 391 games with the Rockies. His best season came in 2019, when he hit .262 with a home run and 42 RBIs in a career-high 121 appearances.
Pittsburgh opens spring training when pitchers and catchers report Feb. 17, with the first full-squad workout set for Feb. 22.
