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Appears as pinch hitter Valdez (shoulder) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored Sunday against the Guardians.

Impact Valdez was out of the starting lineup after suffering a minor shoulder injury Saturday, though he managed to enter the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. That suggests Valdez should avoid a stint on the injured list, but his status will likely remain unclear until the Pirates retake the field Tuesday.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manzardo's sac fly in 10th helps Guardians beat Pirates 5-4, sweep 3-game series

Steven Kwan and Kyle Manzardo hit two-run homers and Manzardo added a sacrifice fly in the 10th to rally the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for a...

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Shoulder issue 'relatively minor' GM Ben Cherington said Valdez's shoulder injury is "relatively minor" and that the infielder could be available off the bench for Sunday's game versus the Guardians, Alex Stumpf of...

Impact The 26-year-old suffered the injury in the ninth inning of Saturday's contest as he slid into third base on a triple, and he was tagged out when he took his hand off the base to ask the umpire for time. Valdez has been a quality contributor early on for the Pirates this year with a .797 OPS and nine RBI in 53 plate appearances.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland's Manzardo takes Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes to the river as Guardians beat Pirates 3-0

Cleveland’s Kyle Manzardo spoiled Paul Skenes’ bobblehead day, taking the young Pittsburgh Pirates ace deep in the Guardians’ 3-0 victory

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Bo Naylor's 3 hits, 3 RBIs power the Guardians to a 10-7 win over the Pirates

Bo Naylor had a solo home run and two-run double among his three hits and Luis L

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates place C/1B Endy Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list with a lacerated right index finger

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez on the 10-injured list with a lacerated right index finger

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Drives in three from cleanup spot Valdez went 2-for-2 with two walks, a double, three RBI and a run scored Monday against the Nationals.

Impact Valdez has bounced around the order, briefly serving as the Pirates' leadoff hitter before getting a shot at cleanup for the first time Monday. He delivered a two-RBI single in the fifth frame, his second extra-base hit in his last three games. Valdez has been a regular against right-handed pitching while playing first and second base, and his playing time could become more secure with Endy Rodriguez (finger) expected to hit the injured list.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting shot at leadoff spot Valdez is starting at second base and hitting leadoff in Friday's contest against the Reds.

Impact Valdez becomes the sixth different leadoff hitter the Pirates have had in their first 14 games this season. The 26-year-old is also making his first start at second base for Pittsburgh, as each of his first five starts had all been at first base.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Conine's HR, Derek Hill walkoff run help Marlins beat Pirates 3-2

Griffin Conine hit a home run, Derek Hill scored the winning run from third on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth and the Florida Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates place second baseman Nick Gonzales on IL with broken ankle

Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton says the Pirates placed second baseman Nick Gonzales on the 10-day injured list with a “non-displaced fracture of the left ankle."

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Up from Triple-A The Pirates recalled Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact With Nick Gonzales (ankle) headed for the injured list, the Pirates will bring Valdez up from the minors to replenish their infield depth. The 26-year-old is likely to remain on the bench most days while Adam Frazier starts at the keystone until Gonzales returns.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears poised to be recalled Valdez has a locker at LoanDepot Park ahead of the Pirates' game against the Marlins on Friday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Valdez has not been officially recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis at this point, but his presence could mean the Pirates expect Nick Gonzales (ankle) to miss time. The team should have official word on Valdez and Gonzalez soon.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Valdez joined the Pirates over the offseason in a trade with Boston, but his tenure with the organization will officially begin in the minors. The 26-year-old owns a .686 OPS across 371 career plate appearances, though his ability to play in both the infield and outfield could help his chances at returning to Pittsburgh over the course of the season.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez acquired by Pirates from Red Sox for right-hander Joe Vogatsky

Infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez has been acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Boston Red Sox for minor league right-hander Joe Vogatsky

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Pirates acquire IF/OF Enmanuel Valdez from Red Sox The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday for minor league pitching prospect Jo...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pirates acquire utility man Enmanuel Valdez from Red Sox The Pirates have acquired Enmanuel Valdez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Joe Vogatsky, the club anno...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Shipped to Pittsburgh The Red Sox traded Valdez to the Pirates on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Joe Vogatsky.

Impact Valdez was DFA'd by Boston on Wednesday, but he'll get a fresh start in the Pirates organization. Valdez slashed .214/.270/.363 with six home runs in 223 plate appearances in 2024 while primarily playing second base.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Boston The Red Sox designated Valdez for assignment Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Following the acquisition of Carlos Narvaez from the Yankees, Valdez will end up as the odd man out of a spot on Boston's 40-man roster. The 25-year-old utility man slashed just .214/.270/.363 in 223 big-league plate appearances last season, though his defensive versatility could prompt another team to take him in off waivers.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to lose work Valdez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Sogard had started in three of the last four games, but his opportunities are expected to become more scarce moving forward after Trevor Story returned from the 60-day injured list Sunday. With Story taking back over as the Red Sox's everyday shortstop, Ceddanne Rafaela will likely play ahead of Valdez at second base.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez's diving stop | 09/08/2024 Enmanuel Valdez makes a diving stop at second base to limit the damage in the top of the 6th inning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Scores winning run Friday Valdez started at second base and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 3-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Valdez walked and scored the winning run on Ceddanne Rafaela's home run in the seventh inning. Valdez, who's started three of the last four games, may be losing opportunities going forward. The Red Sox plan to reinstate Trevor Story (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Saturday, which means he'll start at shortstop and Rafaela will move to second base.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enmanuel Valdez sliding stop | 09/02/2024 Enmanuel Valdez makes a sliding stop to end the 2nd inning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • MLB.COM

Enmanuel Valdez's great off-balance throw | 09/02/2024 Enmanuel Valdez makes a great off-balance throw to record the first out in the bottom of the 3rd inning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • MLB.COM

Gets called up The Red Sox recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Impact He'll be one of two September call-ups for Boston, with right-handed reliever Chase Shugart also getting moved up from Triple-A. Over his 189 plate appearances at the big-league level this season, Valdez has slashed .224/.282/.400 with six home runs and one stolen base. Though he's not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Valdez could push for playing time in the middle infield while David Hamilton (finger) is on the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets called up The Red Sox recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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