Pittsburgh Pirates, LHP Wade LeBlanc avoid arbitration

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms on a one-year contract Friday with left-handed pitcher Wade LeBlanc for the 2017 season, avoiding salary arbitration.

LeBlanc, 32, will make $750,000 in 2017 and a club option for 2018 is worth $1.25 million with a $50,000 buyout, according to reports.

The Pirates acquired LeBlanc in a September trade with the Seattle Mariners. In eight games and 12 innings in Pittsburgh, he allowed one earned run, striking out 10 and walking two with one save.

LeBlanc posted a 3-0 mark with one save and a 4.50 ERA in 11 appearances (eight starts) with the Mariners.