New York Yankees McCutchen was drafted by the
New York Yankees in the 13th round (404th overall) of the
2006 Major League Baseball draft. On July 26, 2008, McCutchen was traded to the
Pittsburgh Pirates with
Ross Ohlendorf,
Jeff Karstens, and
José Tábata from the Yankees in exchange for
Xavier Nady and
Dámaso Marte.
Pittsburgh Pirates McCutchen was called up to the Pirates to make his major league debut on Monday, August 31, 2009. In his debut he pitched 6 innings and gave up 3 earned runs while striking out 5 and walking 2. On the second pitch of his career, he gave up a home run to
Drew Stubbs. In his first Major League at-bat, McCutchen hit an RBI single off
Cincinnati Reds pitcher
Kip Wells. He spent the vast majority of the 2009 season with the
Indianapolis Indians, but in 2010, McCutchen began the season in the Pirates' starting rotation, beating out fellow righty,
Kevin Hart. In August 2010, McCutchen was moved to the bullpen for the Pirates. In February 2012, McCutchen switched to uniform number 25, as his old number, 34, was traded to starter
A. J. Burnett, in exchange for Burnett setting up a college fund for his daughter. In November 2012, McCutchen elected free agency.
Baltimore Orioles In November 2012, McCutchen signed with the
Baltimore Orioles. On April 6, 2013, it was announced that McCutchen was suspended for violating the league's drug policy. He tested positive for the steroids
Methenolone and a metabolite of
Trenbolone.
Texas Rangers On December 19, 2013, McCutchen signed a minor league contract with the
Texas Rangers. He was designated for assignment on April 14.
Chicago White Sox On June 26, 2014, the
Chicago White Sox signed McCutchen to a minor league contract, and assigned him to the Triple-A
Charlotte Knights.
San Diego Padres On January 14, 2015, McCutchen signed a minor league contract with the
San Diego Padres organization. He made 32 appearances (22 starts) for the Triple–A
El Paso Chihuahuas, logging a 9–8 record and 3.60 ERA with 86 strikeouts across innings pitched. McCutchen split the 2016 campaign between El Paso and the Double–A
San Antonio Missions, accumulating an 11–11 record and 6.23 ERA with 87 strikeouts over 29 games (28 starts). He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016. After his playing career ended, McCutchen opened a car wash in New Braunfels, Texas. ==References==