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Pirates Injury Update: Ryan O'Hearn timeline revealed, Rafael Flores Jr. activated The Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup took a significant hit Saturday, as the club placed first baseman Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list wit...

5 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates place Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left quad and he is expected to miss six to eight weeks

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Activated from IL The Pirates reinstated Flores (concussion) from the injured list Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact After suffering a concussion last weekend, Flores is now fully recovered and will claim the roster spot vacated by Ryan O'Hearn (quad), who landed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Flores has gone 4-for-15 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in the majors this year and will provide depth at catcher and first base.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the matchup against the Cincinnati Reds after losing four in a row

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to end their three-game slide with a win against the Cincinnati Reds

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reds play the Pirates in first of 4-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a four-game series

JULY 30 • 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

Pirates host the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a three-game series

JULY 27 • 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

Cubs bring road win streak into game against the Pirates

The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to prolong a three-game road winning streak

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Lands on concussion injured list The Pirates placed Flores on the 7-day concussion injured list Friday.

Impact It's unclear when Flores suffered the concussion, but he will be sidelined for at least the next week. With Endy Rodriguez (glute) starting a rehab assignment Friday, Flores is likely to be optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis once healthy.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Benches clear in Pirates-Yankees game after Santana shouts at Caballero

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana said he yelled at José Caballero for taking too long to get ready in the batter’s box, triggering a heated altercation in Monday night’s...

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homers twice and drives in 5 as Yankees sink Pirates 8-5 after benches clear

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the New York Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirat...

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Bazzana hits 2-run homer in 9th to rally Guardians to 5-3 victory over Pirates

Rookie All-Star Travis Bazzana hit a two-run homer to center field in the ninth inning for his first career walk-off hit and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 5-3 victory over...

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Collects hit in return to majors Flores went 1-for-4 on Thursday against Atlanta.

Impact Flores was recalled Wednesday with Endy Rodriguez (lower body) on the injured list. Thursday marked his third big-league game of the season and his second start, though he could have the chance to play in a relatively even split with Henry Davis so long as Rodriguez is sidelined.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to majors The Pirates recalled Flores from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Flores will provide the Pirates with an extra option behind the plate beyond Henry Davis after Endy Rodriguez (glute) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old Flores -- who is also capable of playing first base -- was up with the Pirates for a brief spell in June and produced a pair of extra-base hits in his three at-bats. He's cobbled together a .233/.367/.345 slash line with four home runs and no stolen bases across 281 plate appearances at Triple-A this season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Indy The Pirates optioned Flores to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Impact Flores went 2-for-5 and notched his first MLB home run during his brief run with the Pirates, but he'll head back to Triple-A now that Henry Davis has returned from paternity leave. Flores could return to Pittsburgh later in the season if the big club's catcher depth is tested again, though most of his time will likely be spent in the minors.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first career homer Flores went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a second RBI and a walk in Thursday's 8-6 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Flores got the start behind the plate as the Pirates deal with a bit of a crisis at catcher. Endy Rodriguez (hip) was banged up from Wednesday's game, while Henry Davis (paternity) and Joey Bart (foot) were both unavailable. This was just the ninth game of Flores' big-league career, and he delivered a homer in the fifth inning to get Pittsburgh on the board. His stay in the majors is likely to be short, but he could get another game or two before heading back to Triple-A Indianapolis.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani homers, leaves game with left knee inflammation in Dodgers' 8-6 win over Pirates

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his 13th homer of the season before leaving the game due to left knee inflammation and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Pirates place CF Oneil Cruz on 10-day injured list with broken left hand

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed center fielder Oneil Cruz on the 10-day injured list with a broken left hand

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Moves up to big leagues The Pirates recalled Flores from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Flores will likely be in line for a short-term stay with the Bucs during his first stint in the big leagues of the season, as he's slated to provide Pittsburgh with another option at catcher behind Endy Rodriguez while Henry Davis (personal) is on the paternity list. While splitting time between catcher and first base at Triple-A this season, Flores has slashed .207/.320/.324 with four home runs in 53 games.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors The Pirates optioned Flores to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact The 25-year-old was looking to make Pittsburgh's Opening Day roster but struggled throughout spring training, going 2-for-25 with 10 strikeouts and six walks in 14 games. Flores made his MLB debut with seven appearances for Pittsburgh last year and could rejoin the big club in 2026 if depth at first base or catcher is needed.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling in spring Flores has gone 2-for-25 with 10 strikeouts during Grapefruit League games.

Impact Flores is vying for a roster spot as a second catcher alongside Henry Davis, with Joey Bart being his primary competition. Neither has made much of an impression, as Bart has struck out 13 times across 31 at-bats with only five hits. Flores made his major-league debut to close 2025 but had only 17 plate appearances.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • MLB.COM

Reaches base twice in debut Flores went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Flores was acquired by the Pirates as the primary return for David Bednar at the trade deadline and made his debut Wednesday. He filled in at first base with a lefty on the mound, and he hit a double to straightaway center field in the third inning for his first big-league hit. Flores will likely continue to find his way into the lineup as he auditions for a potential roster spot in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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