Latest Pirates injuries & transactions

May 21st, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Pirates injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right UCL sprain
IL date: March 31 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow on May 21. A projected return to full competition is 10 to 12 months. (updated May 21) More >>

INF
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: May 9 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder. Anticipated return to full competition is in six months. (updated May 21)

2B
Injury: Non-displaced fracture of left ankle
IL date: March 28 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Started a rehab assignment on May 16. His transfer to the 60-day injured list on May 20 was to open a roster spot, not reflective of a change in status. (updated May 21)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: April 23 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had a PRP injection and will not throw for three weeks as the Pirates map out his return. (updated May 21)

RHP
Injury: Right UCL surgery/right lat
IL date: March 3 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Throwing side sessions with no issue. The team is being careful about his work intensity at this time. (updated May 21) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right thumb inflammation
IL date: May 20 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Manager Don Kelly said that Holderman had been battling something recently, and it reared its head after his last outing on May 19. (Updated: May 20)

C
Injury: Right index finger laceration
IL date: April 15 (10-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on May 14. (updated May 14)

RHP
Injury: Right UCL surgery
IL date: Feb. 16 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Midseason
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on April 29. Rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Indianapolis on May 6. (updated May 7)

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder lat muscle strain
IL date: April 19 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Will not throw for approximately six weeks, when new imaging will then be done. (updated April 23)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

May 21
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis

May 20
• RHP : Contract selected by Pirates
• RHP : Placed on 15-day injured list (right thumb inflammation)
• INF : Transferred to 60-day injured list

May 19
• INF/OF : Claimed off waivers by the Rangers

May 17
• INF : Activated from the 10-day injured list
• OF/1B : Optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis