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PITTSBURGH (AP) —h Pirates is over.Pittsburgh declined 2019 options for Harrison and third baseman Jung Ho Kang.The Pirates opted to pay Harrison a $1 million buyout rather than the $10.5 million he was scheduled to make next season. The 31-year-old http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , a key part of Pittsburgh’s run of three straight playoff berths from 2013-15, hit .250 with three home runs and 37 RBIs in 97 games in 2018. His playing time diminished near the end of the season while Pittsburgh gave prospect Kevin Newman a look.Kang was a star in South Korea when the Pirates signed him to an $11 million, four-year deal in January 2015. He finished third in NL Rookie of the Year balloting in 2015 after hitting 15 homers and driving in 58 runs as Pittsburgh won 98 games. It would be the high point of Kang’s time with the Pirates.The 31-year-old Kang didn’t play in North America between September 2016 and June 2018 because of visa issues connected to three DUI arrests his native South Korea. He made it back to the majors with Pittsburgh in September, collecting two hits in six at bats during the final weekend of the season.Pittsburgh will pay Kang’s $250 Brandon McCarthy Jersey ,000 buyout. He was slated to make $5.5 million next year. Kang’s contract specified he must be released at the end of the deal. The Chicago Cubs announced outfielder Jason Heyward left Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after he dove for a ball in the outfield.Injuries have become a problem for Heyward, who was absent due to a concussion earlier this season and missed significant time in 2017 with finger and hand injuries.He has at least looked better on the field this year, producing a .275batting average with seven home runs.The 29-year-old has been a disappointment offensively since joining the Cubs, even when healthy. He hit just .243 with 18 total home runs inhis first two seasons after signing an eight-year deal with the club.On the plus side http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , he still helps out in other ways even when he isn't hitting.Heyward has been one of the best defensive fielders in the league, earningfive Gold Gloves in his career, including one in each of the past four years. And despite his offensive struggles, the veteran helped the team win the World Series in 2016.Fortunately Jose Ramirez Jersey , Chicago has plenty of replacement options thanks to its versatility. Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr. and Ben Zobrist can all rotate in the outfield to fill Heyward's role if he is forced to miss an extended period of time.