Latest Pirates injuries & transactions

June 4th, 2026

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

LATEST INJURY UPDATES

SS
Injury: Right forearm strain
IL date: May 31 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-June
Status: Experienced elbow soreness after game on May 27 and was diagnosed with a minor right forearm strain. Expected to spend minimal time on IL. (Last updated: May 31) More >>

C
Injury: Left foot infection
IL date: May 12 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 10)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Suffered apparent injury on May 9 in San Francisco. Foot began swelling during flight to Pittsburgh on May 10. Cleared by doctor on May 29 to resume weight lifting activities in shoes. Will be reassessed during June 1-4 trip to Houston. (Last updated: May 29)

RHP
Injury: Undisclosed illness
IL date: May 7 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Maybe mid-June
Status: Resumed baseball activities on May 13; rehabbing at team's training facilities in Bradenton, Fla. Playing catch on flat ground and is anticipated to throw a bullpen session at start of June. (Last updated: May 29)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

June 4
• LHP : Traded to Red Sox for cash considerations

June 2
• RHP : Reinstated from restricted list More >>
• RHP : Traded to Twins for cash considerations

May 31
• SS : Placed on 10-day injured list (right forearm strain)
• 1B/OF : Activated from 10-day IL
• RHP : Placed on restricted list
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis

May 29
• RHP : Reinstated from 60-day IL
• RHP : Designated for assignment