Pirates Place Rookie Outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after he was injured running to first base during a recent game.
Pittsburgh, PA, September 12, 2026 —
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The decision comes after Valdez sustained a left hamstring strain during a recent game.
The injury occurred while Valdez was running to first base. Specific details regarding the exact date of the game or the severity of the strain beyond it requiring a 10-day IL stint were not immediately provided.
Valdez, a rookie player for the Pirates, is now sidelined as the team manages his recovery. The duration of his absence will be at least ten days, following the standard timeline for a 10-day injured list placement.
The team has not yet announced a potential replacement for Valdez on the active roster. Further updates on his condition and return timeline are expected from the team as his recovery progresses.
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