Latest Pirates injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with the latest Pirates injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
C/1B Endy Rodríguez
Injury: Left hip inflammation
IL date: Aug. 13 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 10)
Expected return: 7-9 months
Status: Underwent surgery on Aug. 26 in Nashville by Dr. Thomas Byrd to repair the labrum in his left hip. (Last updated: Aug. 26)
SS Konnor Griffin
Injury: Torn left ring finger sagittal band
IL date: July 7 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 11)
Expected return: Early September
Status: In Bradenton, Fla., to begin ramping up baseball activities. Took swings on Aug. 21, and "from the initial reports, it went well," said manager Don Kelly. (Last updated: Aug. 21) More >>
1B/OF/DH Ryan O'Hearn
Injury: Left quad strain
Expected return: Potentially late September
Status: Left July 31 game with assistance from manager Don Kelly and the training staff after feeling a pop during a ninth-inning groundout. Will miss 6-8 weeks, with the chance at possibly returning for a postseason push. Will head to Florida when the team hits the road on Aug. 19. Participating in light baseball activities while throwing and swinging. (Last updated: Aug 17) More >>
RHP Seth Hernandez (No. 1 prospect, No. 7 overall)
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: July 25 (transferred to Minor League 60-day IL on Aug. 15)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Injured left oblique while slipping off a wet mound in his start on July 24. Projected to be out six to eight weeks with a more serious strain, likely ending his 2026 season due to the MiLB schedule. (Last updated: Aug. 17) More >>
RHP Mitch Keller
Injury: Right arm teres major muscle injury
IL date: Aug. 3 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Felt the injury during/after his start on Aug. 2. After imaging on Aug. 3, placed on IL to end his season. Won’t need surgery. (Last updated: Aug. 8) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
AUG. 28
• LHP Evan Sisk: Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis
• RHP Noah Murdock: Optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis
AUG. 25
• RHP Noah Murdock: Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis
AUG. 24
• RHP Khristian Curtis: Optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis
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