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Pirates News: Enmanuel Valdez clears, Konnor Griffin debut, payroll update Enmanuel Valdez’s roster squeeze has officially turned into a reset opportunity. The Pittsburgh Pirates outrighted the 27-year-old utility i...

APRIL 10 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Stays in organization The Pirates outrighted Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Valdez will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old is a career .230/.288/.392 hitter over parts of three major-league seasons.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster The Pirates designated Valdez for assignment Friday.

Impact The club needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster for the addition of Konnor Griffin. Valdez has managed just a .230/.288/.392 batting line over parts of three major-league seasons.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Konnor Griffin called up by Pirates, first MLB teenage position player since Juan Soto

Konnor Griffin has been called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates and was set to become the first teenage position player in the major leagues since Juan Soto in 2018

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Bound for Triple-A The Pirates optioned Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Valdez was limited to just 102 plate appearances with the Pirates in 2025 before suffering a season-ending dislocated left shoulder in May, but after playing in the Dominican Winter League during the offseason, he received a clean bill of health heading into the spring. Despite offering the ability to play multiple positions, Valdez status as a left-handed hitter likely limited his appeal as a bench bat for the Pirates. Valdez will get the chance to play regularly at Indianapolis to begin the season and could emerge as a strong-side platoon option for the Pirates at some point in 2026 if Pittsburgh loses an everyday player to an injury.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action in winter ball Valdez (shoulder) has returned to game action with the Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Winter League, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valdez underwent season-ending surgery in May to repair a dislocated left shoulder, but he's played three winter ball games and smacked a grand slam in his third contest for Estrellas on Sunday. Slated to turn 27 later this month, Valdez slashed .209/.294/.363 with two home runs and an 11:16 BB:K over 102 plate appearances for Pittsburgh before getting hurt. It seems Valdez will ready to roll for the start of spring training and he'll compete for a spot on the Pirates' Opening Day roster in 2026.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves host the Pirates on 3-game home skid

The Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to break a three-game home losing streak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves meet in game 2 of series

The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Stephenson leads Reds against the Pirates after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Tyler Stephenson's four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates take 3-game win streak into game against the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates will attempt to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Bart leads Pirates against the Reds after 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Cincinnati Reds after Joey Bart had four hits against the Athletics on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates and Athletics meet in series rubber match

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates head into matchup with the Athletics on losing streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to break their five-game losing streak when they play the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates host the Athletics on 6-game home skid

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stop their six-game home losing streak with a victory over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Still not hitting Valdez (shoulder) will not be cleared to start hitting until the offseason, MLB.com reports.

Impact Valdez was originally expected to be cleared to play in winter ball, though this report places that in doubt. He continues to throw from 120 feet and is expected to resume fielding grounders in the next several days.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs take win streak into game against the Pirates

The Chicago Cubs seek to keep a three-game win streak intact when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs visit the Pirates on 3-game road win streak

The Chicago Cubs visit the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to prolong a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates host Chicago Cubs, look to stop home losing streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to break their three-game home skid with a victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals and Pirates play in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals look to keep home win streak going, host the Pirates

The Washington Nationals host the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to continue a four-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals start 3-game series against the Pirates

The Washington Nationals start a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates take road skid into matchup with the Orioles

The Pittsburgh Pirates will aim to end their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates aim to end 4-game losing streak, take on the Orioles

The Pittsburgh Pirates come into the matchup with the Baltimore Orioles after losing four straight games

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates look to stop skid in game against the Orioles

The Pittsburgh Pirates come into the matchup with the Baltimore Orioles after losing three straight games

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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