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Jared Jones Jared Jones Fans four in no-decision
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 10:58 PM
Jones took a no-decision Wednesday against the Dodgers, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: After missing just over a year due to elbow surgery, Jones continues to work with a pitch count during the early stages of his campaign. The 24-year-old right-hander has yet to reach the 80-pitch marker, but he's given up just a pair of runs in his past two outings while also keeping the ball in the park. Jones is next set to take a 4.73 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over 13.1 innings into a tough road assignment against the Athletics. |
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Endy Rodriguez Endy Rodriguez Exits with hip injury
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 8:06 PM
Rodriguez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers with left hip discomfort.
Analysis: Rodriguez went 0-for-3 before his hip forced him to make an early exit in the eighth inning. The severity of his injury is still unclear, but with Joey Bart (foot) and Henry Davis (paternity) both out, Rafael Flores could be in line to start a game or two behind the plate for the Pirates. |
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Billy Cook Billy Cook Back in majors
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 4:29 PM
The Pirates recalled Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.
Analysis: With Oneil Cruz (hand) expected to spend roughly a month on the injured list, the Pirates will recall Cook from the minors to round out their outfield unit. The 27-year-old was sent down to Triple-A after posting just a .380 OPS through 32 games with the Pirates, but he has since slashed .283/.411/.435 while adding two homers, nine RBI, 10 runs and four steals in 13 contests. |
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Oneil Cruz Oneil Cruz Placed on IL
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 4:23 PM
The Pirates placed Cruz on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Monday, with non-displaced fourth and fifth metacarpal fractures in his left hand.
Analysis: Cruz sustained the injury during a hard slide in Saturday's contest and hasn't played since. He'll land on the injured list now that he's been confirmed to be dealing with multiple fractures, and the Pirates expect him to be sidelined for about a month, per Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com. Billy Cook was recalled from Triple-A to replenish Pittsburgh's outfield depth. |
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Marcell Ozuna Marcell Ozuna Back on bench Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 4:11 PM
Ozuna is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Ryan O'Hearn will get the nod at designated hitter Wednesday after Ozuna filled that spot in the lineup the previous two games while going 1-for-7 with four strikeouts. After signing a one-year, $12 million deal in February, Ozuna has been a major disappointment so far for the Pirates. He's striking out at a career-high 29.1 percent clip and has posted a .580 OPS through 50 games, a bottom-five mark among players who have logged at least 200 plate appearances. |
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Oneil Cruz Oneil Cruz Out of lineup due to hand issue
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 4:05 PM
Cruz (hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Cruz will remain on the bench for a third straight game while he continues to experience discomfort stemming from a cut to his left hand, which he sustained during a hard slide in Atlanta over the weekend. Jake Mangum will pick up a start in center field in place of Cruz, who is being viewed as day-to-day while he continues to receive treatment for the injury. |
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Konnor Griffin Konnor Griffin Throws from 90 feet Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 3:17 PM
Griffin (elbow) did some flat-ground throwing from out to 90 feet Wednesday at about 75 percent intensity, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Griffin threw for the first time since he landed on the 10-day injured list May 31 due to a flexor strain in his right elbow. He also took part in fielding drills without throwing, which is something the rookie has done since first going on the IL. Griffin remains without a timeline to rejoin the Pirates' active roster, but more clarity on that front should become available as he continues to ramp up his throwing. |
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Joey Bart Joey Bart Starting up rehab assignment
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 1:35 PM
Bart (foot) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Single-A Bradenton, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Bart has reached the final phase of his recovery process from a left foot infection, which has kept him on the 10-day injured list since May 12. Given the length of his absence, Bart could remain on assignment in the minors through the weekend before the Pirates evaluate him for a return during their six-game road trip next week. Prior to being deactivated, Bart had produced a .669 OPS over 62 plate appearances on the season. |
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Rafael Flores Jr. Rafael Flores Jr. Moves up to big leagues
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 1:32 PM
The Pirates recalled Flores from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Flores will likely be in line for a short-term stay with the Bucs during his first stint in the big leagues this season, as he's slated to provide Pittsburgh with another option at catcher behind Endy Rodriguez while Henry Davis (personal) is on the paternity list. While splitting time between catcher and first base at Triple-A this season, Flores has slashed .207/.320/.324 with four home runs in 53 games. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Goes on paternity leave
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 1:29 PM
The Pirates placed Davis on the paternity list Wednesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Davis will be away from the Pirates for 1-to-3 days while he welcomes his first child into the world. Pittsburgh recalled Rafael Flores from Triple-A Indianapolis to provide an additional option at catcher behind Endy Rodriguez while Davis is on paternity leave. |
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Paul Skenes Paul Skenes Settles for quality start Tuesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:11 AM
Skenes didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 12-3 loss to the Dodgers, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: The 24-year-old ace tossed 103 pitches (62 strikes) en route to his first quality start since May 12 and his sixth of the season, but Skenes left the mound with the score tied 2-2 before watching the Pirates' bullpen implode in a 10-run seventh inning for the Dodgers. Skenes will take a 2.84 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 89:15 K:BB through 76 innings into his next outing, which is set to come at home this weekend against the Marlins. |
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Oneil Cruz Oneil Cruz Scratched from lineup
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 4:35 PM
Cruz (hand) was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Cruz hasn't played since Saturday due to a cut on his hand, and although he was originally expected to return to the starting nine Tuesday, the Pirates have decided to instead keep him on the bench for another game. Jake Mangum will fill in as Pittsburgh's center fielder and bat seventh. |
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Oneil Cruz Oneil Cruz Ready to go Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:56 PM
Cruz (hand) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Cruz was held out of Sunday's lineup due to a cut on his hand that he suffered when he slid into home plate during Saturday's matchup against Atlanta. The 27-year-old has slashed .264/.350/.472 with 14 homers, 44 RBI and 21 steals on the campaign. Cruz will play center field and bat sixth Tuesday. |
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Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe Back in Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:52 PM
Lowe (knee) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Lowe is back in the starting lineup for Pittsburgh after fouling a ball off his right knee during Saturday's game against Atlanta. The injury was deemed not serious, but Pittsburgh wanted to be cautious with its second baseman because it was the same knee that he fractured in September of 2023. Lowe will be back at second base and batting second. |
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Joey Bart Joey Bart Nearing rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:22 PM
Bart (foot) is expected to start a rehab assignment this week, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Analysis: Bart was placed on the 10-day injured list back on May 12 but will begin his rehab assignment soon. Before landing on the IL, the 29-year-old slashed .259/.290/.379 with two home runs and six RBI in 62 plate appearances. |
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Konnor Griffin Konnor Griffin Set to resume throwing Wednesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 2:19 PM
Griffin (elbow) is scheduled to resume throwing Wednesday, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Griffin will do some light throwing Wednesday as he begins a throwing progression. The rookie is coming back from a flexor strain in his right elbow and the Pirates have refrained from offering a timeline for Griffin's return to the active roster. It's not clear whether the team is considering bringing Griffin back sooner to serve only as a designated hitter initially. |
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To miss more time
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 1:48 PM
Solometo underwent left shoulder labrum surgery and is expected to be sidelined until at least April 2027, Mark Chiarelli of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: The lanky southpaw has logged 12.2 innings since 2024 and has struggled to recapture his peak prospect form from 2022 and 2023. Solometo, who turns 24 in December, has spent time at Double-A in each of the past three seasons. |
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On mend at Triple-A
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 1:45 PM
Triple-A Indianapolis placed Jebb on the 60-day injured list May 1 after he had surgery to repair a left thumb fracture and ligament damage, Mark Chiarelli of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Jebb last played April 26 and will require 12 weeks to recover, per the report. A second baseman turned center fielder, Jebb showed middling production across 136 career games at Double-A but hit .375 with two home runs and two steals in his first six games at Triple-A prior to suffering the injury. |
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Oneil Cruz Oneil Cruz Considered day-to-day
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 7:41 PM
Cruz suffered a cut on his hand during Saturday's game against Atlanta and is being considered day-to-day, Jeff Hathhorn of 93.7 The Fan reports.
Analysis: Cruz was held out of the lineup Sunday after suffering a cut on his hand while sliding into home plate. However, the club is confident that the star outfielder will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, and he'll presumably be re-evaluated before Tuesday's series opener against the Dodgers to determine if he can be penciled into the starting nine. |
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Promoted to Triple-A
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 5:56 PM
Curtis was promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Anthony Murphy of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: Curtis will make the leap to the Triple-A level after posting a 4.73 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 67 strikeouts over 53.1 innings in 12 starts with Double-A Altoona this season. The right-hander is considered to be one of the Pirates' top overall prospects, and he is now just one step away from making his major-league debut. |
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