League: MLB Sport: Baseball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Pirates' Hernandez out 6-8 weeks, Cruz shows positive recovery signs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:54 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Pirates' Hernandez out 6-8 weeks, Cruz shows positive recovery signs

Summary

PITTSBURGH — Seth Hernandez is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to an oblique strain, potentially ending his first season with the Pirates. Hernandez, the sixth overall pick in last year's draft, has a 2.43 ERA across 18 starts. Meanwhile, Oneil Cruz, on the 60-day injured list, has resumed baseball activities and aims to take live at-bats soon. Other injury updates include Konnor Griffin, Evan Sisk, Spencer Horwitz, and Rafael Flores Jr., each progressing in their recovery. Pirates Director of Sports Medicine Todd Tomczyk addressed the media regarding these developments.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Seth Hernandez sidelined for 6-8 weeks with an oblique strain.
•Hernandez posted a 2.43 ERA and starred in Futures Game.
•Oneil Cruz has started baseball activities, hoping for live at-bats.
•Konnor Griffin is three weeks into immobilization with a finger injury.
•Evan Sisk to begin rehab assignment; Spencer Horwitz cleared from hamstring injury.

Latest Updates

3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Injury Updates: Hernandez Out 6-8 Weeks, Positive News on Cruz

What they're saying

"
PITTSBURGH — Seth Hernandez’s first professional season in the Pirates organization could very well be over due to an oblique […] The post Pirates Injury Updates: Hernandez Out 6-8 Weeks, Positive News on Cruz appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Baseball