Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez leaves game with left leg injury
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 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.
- 9:55 PMESPN MLB — Pirates 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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