Esmerlyn Valdez feels healthy after an injury ended his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Esmerlyn Valdez is healthy and planning winter ball. The Pirates still need to assess his contact skills before settling their 2027 outfield plans. The post Pirates Get Encouraging Update on Rookie of the Month Winner, but Questions Remain appeared first on HEAVY.

The Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder is aiming to come back strong in 2027.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few players that can turn things around in one key area.

Both Braxton Ashcraft and Esmerlyn Valdez remain on the injured list during the Pittsburgh Pirates' final playoff push.

The Pittsburgh Pirates won't have their star rookie the rest of 2026.

he Pittsburgh Pirates have had an up-and-down 2026 season. The franchise was in the thick of the playoff race heading into the All Star break, but injuries and inconsistent play led to the team plummeting down the standings. The post Pirates’ Star Rookie Sees 2026 Season Likely Come To An End appeared first on HEAVY.

Esmerlyn Valdez's year might be over as the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie was placed on the injured list.

It’s been a strong rookie season for Valdez, who has emerged as a long-coveted right-handed slugger.