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Sent to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Brannigan (nose) to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact Brannigan has been out of action since suffering a fractured nose after being hit in the face by a bad hop while playing the field in his Grapefruit League debut back on Feb. 22. The injury isn't considered significant, but it's an unfortunate setback for Brannigan after the 24-year-old infielder missed the final three months of the 2025 season while recovering from shoulder surgery. The Pirates haven't revealed if Brannigan will be ready for game action by the time spring training concludes, so he could open the season on Indianapolis' 7-day injured list.

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Seeing specialist for nose injury Brannigan will visit a specialist after suffering multiple injuries to the nasal complex when he was struck by a bad hop Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Brannigan was re-examined by team physicians Monday and the damage appears to be confined to the nose area, but he will examined by a specialist just in case to rule out orbital fractures. The 24-year-old is also coming back from surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder, which he had last July. Brannigan should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after being struck by ball Brannigan (face) was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game versus Philadelphia after being hit by a batted ball, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Brannigan started the split-squad game at third base but was replaced in the second inning after being hit in the face by a groundball, per Anthony Murphy of DKPittsburghSports.com. He subsequently underwent examination and treatment by local and team medical staffs. Jesus Castillo entered the game for Brannigan following the latter's departure.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Protected from Rule 5 Draft The Pirates selected Brannigan's contract from Double-A Altoona on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brannigan slashed .225/.329/.358 across 237 plate appearances at Double-A Altoona in 2025 before suffering a shoulder injury in June that required season-ending surgery. The 24-year-old infielder will join Pittsburgh's 40-man roster to ensure he remains with the organization past the Rule 5 Draft in December, though he shouldn't be expected to appear in the big leagues in 2026.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On mend from labrum surgery The Pirates announced last week that Brannigan underwent season-ending surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Double-A Altoona initially placed Brannigan on the injured list June 14 before the Pirates determined just over a month later that he would need an operation to address his shoulder injury. The 24-year-old infielder is expected to make a full recovery in advance of the next season, but he'll finish the 2025 campaign with a .225/.329/.358 slash line to go with five home runs and nine stolen bases across 237 plate appearances with Altoona.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On mend from labrum surgery The Pirates announced last week that Brannigan underwent season-ending surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Double-A Altoona initially placed Brannigan on the injured list June 14 before the Pirates determined just over a month later that he would need an operation to address his shoulder injury. The 24-year-old infielder is expected to make a full recovery in advance of the next season, but he'll finish the 2025 campaign with a .225/.329/.358 slash line to go with five home runs and nine stolen bases across 237 plate appearances with Altoona.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined at Double-A Double-A Altoona placed Brannigan on its 7-day injured list June 14 due to an unspecified injury.

Impact The 24-year-old shortstop slashed .225/.329/.358 with five home runs and nine stolen bases over 237 plate appearances for Altoona this season before landing on the shelf.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined at Double-A Double-A Altoona placed Brannigan on its 7-day injured list June 14 due to an unspecified injury.

Impact The 24-year-old shortstop slashed .225/.329/.358 with five home runs and nine stolen bases over 237 plate appearances for Altoona this season before landing on the shelf.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Faring well since return Brannigan (shoulder) was activated from the 7-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Brannigan has been seeing the ball well since his return from a left shoulder injury, as he's now 6-for-12 with one home run, two RBI and three runs scored in three games. He'll set his sights on finishing out the year strong at High-A after missing the last month due to injury.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down at High-A High-A Greensboro placed Brannigan on the 7-day injured list July 27 with a left shoulder injury, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Brannigan will head to Pittsburgh this week to undergo a full assessment of the injury, at which point a timeline for his return could be established. The 23-year-old third baseman has slashed .231/.347/.469 with 17 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 330 plate appearances with Greensboro this season.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking hot bat to AFL Brannigan will play for the Salt River Rafters this year in the Arizona Fall League.

Impact Brannigan went on a tear to close the regular season, slashing .299/.382/.605 with 12 home runs and seven steals in 38 games after getting promoted from Single-A Bradenton to High-A Greensboro. He played 47 games at third base, 27 games at shortstop and 11 games at second base this year and turns 23 in spring training. Given his age and 33.5 percent strikeout rate at High-A, there's reason to be skeptical of him hitting enough in the upper levels to profile as a big-league regular.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE