Pittsburgh Pirates Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez Exits Game After Being Hit By Pitch
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez exited Monday's game against the Diamondbacks after being hit by a pitch on his left hand/wrist in the fourth inning.
Pittsburgh, PA, July 27, 2026 —
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez was forced to leave Monday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after sustaining an injury. The incident occurred in the fourth inning when Valdez was struck by a pitch on his left hand and wrist.
Details regarding the severity of the injury and Valdez’s current condition were not immediately available following the game. The extent of the damage to his hand or wrist will likely determine his availability for upcoming games.
The Pirates organization has not yet released a statement on the injury. Further updates are expected as more information becomes known.
Story summarized from the original created by Danny Demilio on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
