Injuries & Moves: Gonzales to receive more tests on elbow
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April 30: Pirates complete JT Brubaker trade by acquiring infielder Keiner Delgado from Yankees
Delgado, 20, was ranked as the Yankees' 20th-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. He led the Florida Complex League last year in runs scored (54) and stolen bases (36) while ranking second in hits (58). He was also named an FCL post-season All-Star last season.
The Pirates sent Brubaker to the Yankees on March 30 for a player to be named later.
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
LHP Marco Gonzales (left forearm strain)
Expected return: TBD
Gonzales consulted Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the surgeon of record for his 2016 Tommy John surgery, and he ordered additional tests on Gonzales' elbow. He remains in a no-throw status and there is no timetable for a return at this time, but director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk says they are hopeful to have answers "sooner rather than later." (Last updated: May 1)
C Yasmani Grandal (plantar fasciitis)
Expected return: Soon
Grandal was the DH for Triple-A Indianapolis on April 30 and was the catcher on May 1. Playing back-to-back games is not the last hurdle for him to overcome before he can return, but it could be a good sign. He is expected to return soon. (Last updated: May 1)
LHP Ryan Borucki (left triceps inflammation)
Expected Return: At least a month
The initial left triceps inflammation symptoms Borucki experienced have subsided, and after consulting Dr., Steven Shin in Los Angeles, the working diagnosis is now left median nerve neuritis/inflammation. He will not throw for several weeks, potentially up to a month, and then need to rehab after, but the team remains optimistic he will throw again this year. (Last updated: May 1)
RHP Thomas Harrington (rotator cuff strain)
Expected return: TBD
Harrington, the Pirates' No. 6 prospect, is still at the Pirates' Florida Complex, but is throwing up to three innings as he builds up for the season, a positive sign that he is trending towards his season debut. (Last update: May 1)
C Jason Delay (right knee soreness)
Expected return: June
Delay had surgery on his right knee. The procedure, performed by Dr. Keith Meister, was a meniscal cleanup/debridement, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Delay was anticipated to return to full baseball activities in about six weeks. (Last updated: April 19)
INF/OF Ji Hwan Bae (left hip flexor)
Expected return: April
Bae started a rehab assignment with Low-A Bradenton and had that rehab transferred to Triple-A Indianapolis on April 9. He is eligible to come off the injured list at any time once that rehab assignment is complete. (Last updated: April 9)
RHP Dauri Moreta (UCL surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Moreta underwent UCL reconstruction surgery in March, confirming fears that he will not pitch in 2024. The team anticipates a full recovery in approximately 14-16 months, with the hope that it might be on the shorter side since he is a reliever. Moreta was expected to return to Florida to start the rehab process. (Last updated: March 21)
60-DAY IL
C Endy Rodríguez (right elbow surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Rodríguez had his follow up with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Opening Day and is doing well. He's projected to begin a swing progression from the left side during the week of April 15, which should line him up for a formal hitting progression in early May (the former is a dry swing program, the latter would be hitting off a tee). (Last updated: April 9)
RHP Johan Oviedo (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
The Pirates confirmed Oviedo’s offseason right elbow injury after the right-hander experienced lingering discomfort after the season, which prompted further examination. A typical recovery timetable would rule out Oviedo until 2025. He was placed on the 60-day IL on Feb. 14. (Last updated: Feb. 14)