PITTSBURGH — Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez was faraway from Pittsburgh’s 3-2 win in opposition to Arizona on Monday night time after being hit in the left hand by a pitch in the fourth inning.
Valdez, who has 14 homers in restricted enjoying time this season, took a 92 mph fastball from Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly that smacked into the world round his left wrist.
The 22-year-old Valdez, who entered Monday with 24 RBIs in July, winced in ache whereas being tended to by medical employees. He walked slowly towards the Pittsburgh dugout and was changed by Jared Triolo.
Pirates supervisor Don Kelly had no replace on Valdez’s standing after the sport. Valdez was in the clubhouse afterward however was not made accessible to reporters.
“I know it’s an uncertain time for him,” Pittsburgh second baseman Brandon Lowe mentioned. “We’re praying that he gets the best news possible.”
Valdez’s emergence has helped the Pirates keep in playoff rivalry regardless of accidents to outfielder Oneil Cruz, shortstop Konnor Griffin and first baseman Spencer Horwitz. Valdez is one in all six gamers since RBIs grew to become an official statistic in 1920 to have at the least 14 residence runs and 36 RBIs in his first 37 video games.
“He’s been playing great in right field — it’s not just the home runs,” Lowe mentioned. “He’s taking really mature at-bats. He’s been fantastic for us.”
