Pirates take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Reds
Pittsburgh will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Pirates take on CincinnatiAPRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press
AUSTIN DAVIS
Shifts to 60-day IL Davis (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact The 28-year-old was diagnosed with the left elbow sprain earlier Wednesday and will be sidelined for the first couple months of the season. Davis appeared in nine games during stints with the Phillies and Pirates in 2020, allowing eight earned runs over 6.2 innings.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with left elbow sprain Davis has been diagnosed with a left elbow sprain, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Davis experienced discomfort in his left elbow during the offseason that is delaying his start to spring training. It's not yet clear when he'll be ready to pitch in spring games, but Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that he's progressing in his recovery.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injury updates: Davis, Polanco, Soriano Pirates general manager Ben Cherington provided a few injury updates on Sunday from Bucs Spring Training. • Left-handed reliever Austin Davi...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • MLB.COM
Delayed by elbow soreness Davis dealt with offseason elbow soreness and won't be ready to pitch when spring games begin, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Davis has yet to be diagnosed with anything worse than soreness, so there's seemingly a chance he recovers in time to push for an Opening Day roster spot. It's never a good sign to see a pitcher already battling injuries before camp begins, however, so a clear timeline for his return may not be available for some time.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Molina homers, Flaherty fans 11 as Cardinals top Pirates 2-1
Yadier Molina hit a two-run homer and Jack Flaherty pitched six dominant innings as the St. Louis Cardinals kept their hold on a postseason spot with a 2-1 victory over the Pittsbu...SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press
Bucs caught Davis' eye, and he wants theirs This season, the Pirates have found success with two left-handed relievers who didn’t have much of a track record in the Majors. Pitching co...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • MLB.COM
Sent to alternate site Davis was optioned to the Phillies' alternate training site Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Davis earned a spot on the Opening Day roster but will head to the alternate site after allowing seven runs on 10 hits over three innings. JoJo Romero was promoted to the big-league roster in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
