This page will be updated throughout the year with the latest Pirates injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Jared Jones
Injury: Right UCL sprain
IL date: Feb. 11 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late May/early June
Status: Will continue to throw live BP as part of his rehab progression. Senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Jones is meeting all the benchmarks. Goal is for Jones to be game-ready at the one-year mark post-surgery (May 21). (Last updated: Feb. 23)
INF Jack Brannigan
Injury: Nasal fractures
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Sustained multiple injuries, including damage to the nasal structural cartilage and bone, after being struck in the nose by a hard-hit grounder that bounced off the lip of his glove during a Feb. 22 game. Scheduled to be re-examined by team physicians Feb. 23; will also follow up with local specialists in the coming days. (Last updated: Feb. 23)
2B Ronny Simon
Injury: Left shoulder labral surgery
Expected return: Late March/early April
Status: Swinging in the cage with no restrictions; should progress to on-field batting practice the week of March 2. (Last updated: Feb. 23)
RHP Ryan Harbin
Injury: Right teres major/lat musculature
Expected return: TBD
Status: Will not throw for at least six weeks, beginning week of Feb. 23. Will be . (Last updated: Feb. 23)
LHP Oddanier Mosqueda
Injury: Left forearm discomfort
Expected return: By Opening Day
Status: Will not throw for a couple of weeks after experiencing swelling and soreness following a live workout on Feb. 22. Will miss playing for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, but the Pirates are hopeful he'll be ready by the start of the regular season. (Last updated: Feb. 23)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 16
• OF Jack Suwinski designated for assignment
• 1B/DH Marcell Ozuna signed to one-year contract More >>
Feb. 11
• RHP Jared Jones placed on 60-day IL (right UCL sprain)
• RHP José Urquidy signed to one-year contract More >>
Feb. 9
• RHP Khristian Curtis invited to Major League camp