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Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson injures knee during game

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:25 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson injures knee during game
Summary

Termarr Johnson of the Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a serious left knee injury on August 8 while playing for Triple-A Indianapolis against Iowa. Johnson fell awkwardly while attempting to beat out a ground ball, leading to him being carted off the field. This injury occurs as he struggles with a subpar season but showed improvement in recent months. With around 36 games left in the season, the Pirates face uncertainty regarding Johnson's future contributions as he is still viewed as a promising prospect.

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Status Watch
  • •Johnson injured his left knee on August 8
  • •He was carted off the field after the play
  • •He is struggling in the International League this season
  • •Johnson has shown better performance recently
  • •There are about 36 games left in the season
Latest Updates
  • 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates minor league report: Termarr Johnson suffers serious-looking injury
  • 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers bad injury
What they're saying
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Pirates second base prospect Termarr Johnson exited Saturday’s game against Iowa in the fourth inning with what looked to be a serious injury.

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