Pirates' Spencer Horwitz faces setback with concussion during rehab
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Spencer Horwitz has encountered another setback in his return from the injured list after suffering a concussion. The Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman was hit in the head by a pitch during a rehab game with the Bradenton Marauders on July 25. Horwitz has missed the last month due to a left hamstring injury and was placed on the 10-day IL on June 25. He has been a key player for the Pirates this season, boasting a.280 batting average with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs through 74 games. While Pittsburgh's offense has continued to perform well, Horwitz's delay in returning could impact their playoff push.
- •Horwitz suffers a concussion during rehab game on July 25.
- •He has been sidelined for a month due to a hamstring injury.
- •Horwitz is hitting.280 with 10 home runs in 74 games this season.
- •Pittsburgh's offense leads MLB in hits per game.
- •Team currently two games out in the wild card race.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz dealing with setback in return
"Horwitz has consistently been one of the Pirates’ best players this season.
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