Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez leaves game with left leg injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez departed Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs following an injury. The rookie sustained the injury during the sixth inning while running toward first base on a ground ball. Valdez was unable to continue play after the incident occurred. The team has not yet provided further details regarding the severity of the injury or a timeline for his return to the lineup. He exited the contest before its conclusion, leaving the outfield spot to a replacement.
- •Esmerlyn Valdez left the game against the Cubs on September 11.
- •The injury occurred in the sixth inning while running to first base.
- •Valdez is a rookie outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- •The team has not released an official medical update.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Roster Moves: Valdez Placed on Injured List
- 6:31 PMESPN MLB — Pirates rookie Valdez lands on IL after baserunning injury
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates place rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on injured list with a left hamstring injury
- 9:55 PMESPN MLB — Pirates rookie Valdez limps off with apparent left leg injury
"The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain, likely signaling the end of the 22-year-old outfielder's rookie season. In a corresponding move, the Pirates recalled outfielder Ronny Simón from Triple-A Indianapolis. Valdez is batting .235 with 17 homers and 47 RBIs in 71 games.
"Pittsburgh rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Friday's game against the Cubs after injuring himself while running to first base on a grounder in the sixth inning.
"Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez has been placed on the 10-day injured list after he hurt himself running to first base.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 6:44 PMPirates Roster Moves: Valdez Placed on Injured List
It’s been a strong rookie season for Valdez, who has emerged as a long-coveted right-handed slugger.
- ESPN MLBSep 12, 2026, 6:31 PMPirates rookie Valdez lands on IL after baserunning injury
Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez has been placed on the 10-day injured list after he hurt himself running to first base.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 6:24 PMPirates place rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on injured list with a left hamstring injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain, likely signaling the end of the 22-year-old outfielder's rookie season. In a corresponding move, the Pirates recalled outfielder Ronny Simón from Triple-A Indianapolis. Valdez is batting .235 with 17 homers and 47 RBIs in 71 games.
- ESPN MLBSep 11, 2026, 9:55 PMPirates rookie Valdez limps off with apparent left leg injury
Pittsburgh rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Friday's game against the Cubs after injuring himself while running to first base on a grounder in the sixth inning.
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