Esmerlyn Valdez Placed on 10-Day IL With Hamstring Injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list after he sustained a hamstring injury while running to first base against the Chicago White Sox. With only 14 games remaining in the season, the 22-year-old is likely done for the year. Valdez was a pleasant surprise for Pittsburgh in 2026, batting .232 with 17 home runs and 47 RBIs across 72 games played. Outfielder Ronny Simon was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace him on the active roster.