Esmerlyn Valdez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sitting Friday Valdez is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Friday.

Impact Valdez will take a seat following a three-game stretch in which he went 0-for-12 with eight strikeouts, one walk and one run scored. Jake Mangum will start in right field and bat eighth in Friday's series opener.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Sonny Gray wins his career-best 15th as the Red Sox beat the Pirates 4-0

Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Getting back on track Valdez went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact Valdez has been in a significant slump for much of August, but he has started to turn things around in his last few starts. Across the last four games, he's gone 5-for-15 with three RBI, three runs scored and a double. While a limited sample, Valdez has also encouragingly struck out only 18.8 percent of the time in that span.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates offensive struggles are exposing an unfair Esmerlyn Valdez reality It was bound to happen sooner or later. Surprise Rookie of the Year candidate Esmerlyn Valdez has gone cold. Since the All-Star break, the P...

AUGUST 13 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates Can't Afford Esmerlyn Valdez Fall Off PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates offense, as a whole, hasn't performed up to expectations over the past couple of weeks, but one player h...

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Day off amidst slump Valdez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Milwaukee.

Impact Valdez has really been fighting it at the plate lately. He's 0-for-13 with 11 strikeouts so far in July, and over his last 15 contests is just 5-for-45 with 35.5 percent strikeout rate. He will get a day Thursday to regroup while Ronny Simon fills in in right field for the Pirates.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez's Rookie of the Month honor highlights his most important strength Esmerlyn Valdez was certainly underestimated when he first came up, but now the Pittsburgh Pirates phenom is getting his due. Valdez was jus...

AUGUST 6 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates cut ties with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna after a nightmarish slump amid playoff chase

The Pittsburgh Pirates have cut ties with veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna as they gear up for a playoff push

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Horwitz drives in 3 runs, Pirates defeat Brewers for the 6th time in 7 games this season

Spencer Horwitz hit a three-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 in the opener of a four-game series

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Pirates beat Reds 4-1 to snap four-game losing streak

Braxton Ashcraft gave up two hits over five innings, while a pair of bases-loaded walks during a three-run third helped the Pittsburgh Pirates snap a four-game losing streak with a...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

McCann leads Diamondbacks against the Pirates following 4-hit game

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Pittsburgh Pirates after James McCann had four hits against the Pirates on Tuesday

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez returns to Pirates' lineup a night after being hit on the left hand

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez is back in the lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks a day after getting hit in the hand by a pitch

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Good to go Tuesday Valdez (hand) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valdez was forced to exited Monday's series opener after being struck on the left hand by a pitch, but he won't end up missing a start after he underwent medical testing and was diagnosed with a bruise. The 22-year-old is in a bit of a slump, having gone 3-for-16 with six walks and eight strikeouts over his past six games, but he's been a force at the plate overall in July with a 1.043 OPS through 21 contests.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 28 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Avoids fracture Valdez was diagnosed with a bruised left hand after medical testing Tuesday showed no fractures, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact After being hit by a pitch on the left hand Monday against the Diamondbacks, the 22-year-old underwent a "battery" of tests Tuesday and appears to have avoided a serious injury. Valdez should be considered day-to-day, though it's unclear if he'll be able to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's contest.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez injury concern, trade for Orioles outfielder, Josh Harrison The Pittsburgh Pirates are awaiting more information on rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez after he exited Monday night’s 3-2 win over the Ar...

JULY 28 • RUMBUNTER.COM

To undergo imaging Tuesday Valdez (hand) is expected to undergo more imaging Tuesday, Kevin Gorman of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Valdez left Monday's game against Arizona after being hit by a pitch in the series opener, and the team failed to provide much of an update following his departure. He was presumably sent for X-rays immediately after exiting, though the club evidently wants to send him for further scans Tuesday morning. Valdez can be considered day-to-day until more information comes to light.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe's 10th-inning hit rallies the Pirates over the Diamondbacks 3-2

Brandon Lowe singled home Billy Cook in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with a number of injuries and may have yet another one to deal with. Pirates right fielder Es...

JULY 28 • SI.COM

Exits game after HBP Valdez was removed during the fourth inning of Monday's game against the Diamondbacks after he was hit by a pitch on the wrist, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valdez was plunked by a 91 mph fastball from Merrill Kelly in the fourth frame and was in visible pain. Valdez walked off the field with trainers, and the Pirates should have an update on his wrist injury once he undergoes further tests. He was replaced by Jared Triolo, who has taken over at shorstop with Jacob Gonzalez moving to first base and Tyler Callihan shifting to right field.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez must make one adjustment to prove Pirates breakout is real Esmerlyn Valdez has already proven that his power belongs in the major leagues. Now comes the harder part: proving pitchers won’t eventually...

JULY 27 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Smacks 14th homer Valdez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, two runs scored and two RBI on Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Valdez continued to power the Pirates' offense, first delivering a solo home run in the second inning and then an RBI single three frames later. He continues to have an extreme boom-or-bust profile, as he's struck out at a 38.9 percent clip since the start of July. On the other hand, he has eight home runs, 24 RBI and 16 runs scored across 20 games in that span.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan O'Hearn hits a grand slam on his 33rd birthday to lead Pirates to 8-7 victory over Cubs

Ryan O’Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 to avoid being swept in the three-game series

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Crow-Armstrong leads Cubs against the Pirates following 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Pete Crow-Armstrong had four hits against the Pirates on Saturday

JULY 26 • Associated Press

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Sonny Gray wins his career-best 15th as the Red Sox beat the Pirates 4-0

Pirates cut ties with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna after a nightmarish slump amid playoff chase

Horwitz drives in 3 runs, Pirates defeat Brewers for the 6th time in 7 games this season

Pirates beat Reds 4-1 to snap four-game losing streak

McCann leads Diamondbacks against the Pirates following 4-hit game

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez returns to Pirates' lineup a night after being hit on the left hand

Brandon Lowe's 10th-inning hit rallies the Pirates over the Diamondbacks 3-2

Ryan O'Hearn hits a grand slam on his 33rd birthday to lead Pirates to 8-7 victory over Cubs

Crow-Armstrong leads Cubs against the Pirates following 4-hit game