MAY 8, 2021•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Colin Moran exits Pirates’ game with apparent lower-body injuryColin Moran appeared to suffer an injury in the first inning of Saturday’s game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Colin Moran - Leaves game with injuryMoran left Saturday's game against the Cubs with an apparent groin injury.
ImpactHe grimaced immediately after diving back into first base while attempting to tag the bag for a double play. He hopped off the field on one leg. Todd Frazier replaced him.
MAY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Notes: Perez's framing; Oviedo adjustingMuch was made of Michael Perez's defensive skills when the Pirates claimed him off waivers on Oct. 30, 2020, shortly after he helped win the...
MAY 8, 2021•MLB.COM
Dan Winkler - Plays catchWinkler (triceps) played catch Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactWinkler has been out since Tuesday with right triceps tendinitis. Whether or not he's in contention to return from the injured list when first eligible remains to be seen, but the fact that he's able to throw in some capacity is good news.
MAY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Chad Kuhl - Tosses live batting practiceKuhl (shoulder) threw live batting practice Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ImpactKuhl is working his way back from a shoulder issue that has sidelined him for over two weeks. His expected return date remains unclear, but he's been throwing in some capacity for 10 days now and has progressed from catch to a side session to live batting practice, so he appears to be on the right track.
MAY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Gregory Polanco - Absent due to protocol violationPolanco was confirmed to be on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday due to a violation of the league's health and safety protocols, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report...
ImpactPolanco reportedly used a training service that was not part of the Pirates' team bubble. He was placed on the injured list Tuesday to prevent any possible case of COVID-19 spreading to the rest of the team. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.
MAY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Sources: Gregory Polanco away from team for violating COVID-19 protocolsGregory Polanco is currently away from the Pirates and back home in Pittsburgh because he violated MLB’s COVID-19 protocols.
MAY 8, 2021•POST-GAZETTE.COM
