Pirates place outfielder on injured list with broken left hand
The team placed its center fielder on the 10-day injured list after tests showed non-displaced fractures in his left hand. The injury occurred during a game on Saturday.
yardbarker.comThe team placed its center fielder on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after tests confirmed non-displaced fractures between the ring finger and pinkie of his left hand. The player was injured while sliding into home plate during the fourth inning of a loss on Saturday. He had been available as a pinch-runner on Sunday, and the club initially hoped he could avoid time on the list.
Injury details and roster moves Additional testing led to the placement, which was made retroactive to Monday. The team recalled a utility player from Triple-A to fill the roster spot. The same roster adjustment included placing another player on the paternity list and recalling a catcher from the minors.
Season context The injured player had been in the middle of his strongest offensive season, batting .264 with 14 home runs and 44 RBIs. He also leads the majors with 98 strikeouts. The absence is expected to last at least a month and removes one of the team's most productive hitters from the lineup.
