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Khristian Curtis Khristian Curtis Removed from 7-day IL
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Curtis (side) was reinstated from Triple-A Indianapolis' 7-day injured list Wednesday, Dominic Campbell of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Curtis has been sidelined by side discomfort since July 25, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to return to Triple-A. He made his major-league debut with the Pirates on July 18, when he operated in a bulk-relief role against the Guardians and allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four across five scoreless innings. Curtis has a 5.84 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over 24.2 innings in the minors this season but could see some major-league action over the final weeks of the regular season. |
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Carmen Mlodzinski Carmen Mlodzinski Another start on tap Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:47 PM
Mlodzinski will start Wednesday's game against the Marlins in Miami.
Analysis: Mlodzinski rejoined the rotation last week after the Pirates shut Mitch Keller down for the season Aug. 3 due to a right arm teres major muscle injury. While making his first start since May 25 in last Friday's 6-4 loss to the Mets, Mlodzinski dropped to 6-4 on the season while yielding five earned runs on seven hits and one walk across three innings. He threw 63 pitches in that outing but should be able to push up into the 70-to-80 range Wednesday as he builds back up following his extended stay in the bullpen. |
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Ronny Simon Ronny Simon Handling regular role
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:36 PM
Simon will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Since being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis a week ago, the switch-hitting Simon appears to have taken hold of a spot in the Pirates' everyday lineup. He'll pick up his sixth consecutive start Wednesday after going 6-for-19 with a a double, a walk, a stolen base, three runs and two RBI. Simon could soon be in danger of a role reduction, however, as the Pirates appear likely to get center fielder Oneil Cruz (hand) back from the injured list either later this week or early next week. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Filling in for banged-up Rodriguez
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:28 PM
Davis will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Davis will be making his fourth straight start behind the dish while Endy Rodriguez continues to miss time while nursing a hip injury. The Pirates are treating Rodriguez as day-to-day, and if Rodriguez is able to avoid a trip to the injured list and return to the lineup in the near future, Davis will likely see his playing time fall by the wayside. |
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Endy Rodriguez Endy Rodriguez Missing out on fifth straight start
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:25 PM
Rodriguez (hip) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Rodriguez will be relegated to the bench for a fifth consecutive game while he contends with left hip discomfort. Henry Davis will get another start at catcher in place of Rodriguez, whom the Pirates are viewing as day-to-day. |
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Paul Skenes Paul Skenes Outdueled on Tuesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:57 AM
Skenes (9-11) took the loss Tuesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk over five innings as the Pirates fell 2-0 to the Marlins. He struck out four.
Analysis: Pittsburgh's hitters couldn't solve Eury Perez and the Miami bullpen, giving Skenes no margin for error in a solid outing. While Skenes made an early exit after 65 pitches (45 strikes), manager Don Kelly told Jason Mackey of MLB.com after the game that there was no injury concern with the right-hander. Instead, the game situation presented Kelly with an opportunity to give the 24-year-old right-hander a bit of extra rest. Skenes has struggled of late, giving up 13 runs in 14.1 innings over his prior three starts, and his fastball velocity was down over one tick Tuesday, averaging 95.7 mph. Skenes will look to rally in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Red Sox. |
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Lands on IL
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 4:50 PM
The Pirates placed Johnson on the 7-day injured list Tuesday due to a left knee injury, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson left Saturday's game for Triple-A Indianapolis after four innings due to the knee injury. He appeared to have suffered the injury while he stumbled over the first base bag while trying to leg out an infield single. The 22-year-old had to be carted off the field with an air cast, but exact details of the injury have not been revealed. |
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Nick Yorke Nick Yorke Activated from IL
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 4:43 PM
The Pirates reinstated Yorke (shoulder) from the 7-day injured list Tuesday, Dominic Campbell of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Yorke was on the 7-day injured list since June 18 due to a shoulder injury. He has rejoined Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday after spending his rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton. |
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Endy Rodriguez Endy Rodriguez Out again Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:44 PM
Rodriguez (hip) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Miami.
Analysis: Rodriguez will sit out his fourth consecutive game as he continues to manage his left hip discomfort. Henry Davis will once again be behind the plate and bat ninth for Pittsburgh. |
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Back in action at Greensboro
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 11:59 AM
Sanford (hand) has gone 3-for-9 with four walks, two stolen bases and two runs in three games for High-A Greensboro since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Sanford was on the shelf for just over a month while recovering from a hand injury. The 20-year-old shortly has cobbled together a .289/.434/.529 slash line with 10 home runs and 23 stolen bases in 51 games at Greensboro this season. |
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Bryan Reynolds Bryan Reynolds Struggling out of break
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 10:47 PM
Reynolds went 1-for-3 with a double Sunday against the Mets.
Analysis: Reynolds has struggled out of the All-Star break, going just 19-for-90 (.211) across 22 games. Even when he has collected hits, they haven't been for much damage, as he has seven total extra-base hits -- including one home run -- with only four RBI in that span. Despite the slow stretch, Reynolds is still hitting .268 with 80 runs scored, 63 RBI and 15 home runs across 522 plate appearances for the season. |
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Konnor Griffin Konnor Griffin Taking part in baseball activities
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:35 PM
The Pirates announced July 31 that Griffin (finger) has resumed participating in baseball activities, including playing catch and taking right-handed swings against a Trajekt machine, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Griffin is about four and a half weeks into a six-week immobilization period for his left ring finger sagittal back injury, but he'll still be able to do some light activities during that time. Once the six weeks are up around the middle of August, Griffin could be cleared for more intense workouts as he gears up for a potential return from the 60-day injured list in early September. While Griffin remains out, Jacob Gonzalez is expected to see the bulk of the reps at shortstop for the Pirates. |
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Sustains knee injury at Triple-A
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:28 PM
Johnson was removed from Triple-A Indianapolis' game against Iowa on Saturday after four innings due to an apparent left knee injury, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson sustained the injury while tumbling over first base as he attempted to beat out a grounder for an infield single in the bottom of the fourth. Per Jason Mackey of MLB.com, Johnson needed to be carted off the field and was fitted for an air cast. The Pirates haven't provided an updated diagnosis for Johnson, but the knee issue seems likely to force the 22-year-old to Indianapolis' injured list. |
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Jared Jones Jared Jones Rough day vs. New York
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 5:51 PM
Jones (2-4) took the loss Sunday against the Mets, allowing eight runs on six hits and three walks over three innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: It was a rough outing for the 25-year-old Jones, who's now lost three straight starts while giving up 11 runs in just seven innings across his last two outings. Jones' ERA is now up to 5.03 through 13 starts (59 innings) this season with a 1.20 WHIP and 65:19 K:BB. He'll look to turn things around his next time out, currently lined up for next week at home against the Red Sox. |
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Jacob Gonzalez Jacob Gonzalez Idle against southpaw
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 12:11 PM
Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Gonzalez will head to the bench for the second time in the series while the Mets send another lefty starter (Sean Manaea) to the bump. Jared Triolo will step in for Gonzalez at shortstop and will bat eighth. |
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Spencer Horwitz Spencer Horwitz Resting against lefty
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 12:09 PM
Horwitz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: After starting the past three games, the left-handed hitter will retreat to the bench while southpaw Sean Manaea toes the rubber for the Mets. Rafael Flores will replace Horwitz at first base and bat seventh. |
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Endy Rodriguez Endy Rodriguez Missing out on another start
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 12:08 PM
Rodriguez (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Rodriguez will receive a third straight game off while he tends to left hip discomfort. Henry Davis will draw another start behind the plate in place of Rodriguez, who is considered day-to-day. |
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Ronny Simon Ronny Simon Logs two RBI in Saturday's win
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:34 PM
Simon went 2-for-5 with a two-run double and a steal during the Pirates' 9-0 win over the Mets on Saturday.
Analysis: Simon recorded his first RBI of the season, when his double in the first inning brought both Spencer Horwitz and Bryan Reynolds home. Simon also registered his first steal of the year in the third inning, coming home to score later in the frame. The 26-year-old outfielder has started in each of Pittsburgh's last three games and will continue to see extended reps for as long as both Oneil Cruz (hand) and Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) are on the IL. |
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Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe Goes long in Saturday's win
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:30 PM
Lowe went 1-of-4 with a walk, a solo homer and an additional run scored during the Pirates' 9-0 win over the Mets on Saturday.
Analysis: Saturday's game was already out of reach for the Mets, but Lowe added to the blowout with a solo home run in the seventh inning. It was his second homer in three games and 25th of the year, marking his third major-league season with at least 25 home runs. Lowe has an .807 OPS with two steals and 74 RBI over 490 plate appearances this season. |
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Nick Gonzales Nick Gonzales Collects three RBI vs. Mets
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:26 PM
Gonzales went 1-for-5 with a double and three RBI during the Pirates' 9-0 win over the Mets on Saturday.
Analysis: Gonzales got the Pirates on the board with an RBI in the first inning before extending the team's lead to 8-0 with a two-run double in the fourth. His three RBI matched a season high that he set against the Astros on June 3, and he has gone 6-for-15 with two extra-base hits over his last four games. On the year, Gonzales is slashing .309/.362/.402 with five steals, six home runs and 53 RBI over 467 plate appearances. |
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