Injuries & Moves: Davis recalled, Termarr promoted to Double-A (source)

Injuries & Moves: Davis recalled, Termarr promoted to Double-A (source)

August 25th, 2024

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Aug. 25: C recalled (source)
Davis has been tearing up Triple-A, hitting .302 with six home runs and six stolen bases since being optioned on July 7. Catcher Joey Bart exited Sunday's game with left hamstring discomfort.

Aug. 25: 2B (Pirates' No. 3 prospect, No. 83 overall) promoted to Double-A (source)
The Pirates are promoting their No. 2 hitting prospect Termarr Johnson to Double-A Altoona, per source. Johnson, the team's first-round pick in 2022 and the No. 83 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has posted a .372 OBP with 13 home runs and 20 stolen bases for High-A Greensboro this year.

Aug. 25: C removed from game with left hamstring discomfort
Bart suffered the injury while trying to beat out a ground ball up the middle in the first inning Sunday, but had to settle for an RBI groundout. Losing him for a period of time would be a blow for the Pirates, not just because he's their starting catcher, but he's also been one of the team's top bats, hitting .272 with an .844 OPS.

Aug. 25: RHP placed on 60-day IL with ruptured left patella tendon; LHP 's contract selected
Stratton suffered a rupture of his left patella tendon Saturday while chasing a loose ball and running into the limestone behind home plate. The 27-year-old right-hander had made a positive impression in his rookie campaign, recording a 3.58 ERA with 33 strikeouts over his 36 games pitched, while also picking up a save.

Feigl, 33, will be making his Major League debut after pitching seven years in the Minors and two seasons of Independent ball. He signed a Minor League deal with the Pirates in January and pitched to a 3.83 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 51 2/3 innings with Triple-A Indianapolis. More >>

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7-DAY/10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

3B (lower back inflammation)
Expected return: September
Hayes was placed on the IL on Aug. 19 due to lower back inflammation, which also sidelined him in May for an 18-day IL stint. In his last six games, Hayes hit .042 (1-for-24), and he’s batting .196 in August.

General manager Ben Cherington said on his 93.7 The Fan radio show on Aug. 25 that he was optimistic that Hayes will play again this season. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

RHP (Grade 2 right lat strain)
Expected return: This week
Jones' next start will be with the Pirates, general manager Ben Cherington said on his 93.7 The Fan radio show on Aug. 25. The right-hander made three rehab starts with Triple-A Indianapolis and has been on the injured list since July 4, but his recovery was always anticipated to take some time. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

RHP (right wrist sprain)
Expected return: Late August/Early September
Holderman will make at least one more rehab appearance with Triple-A Indianapolis, even though he has been around the Major League club at PNC Park on Aug. 24-25. He started that rehab assignment on Aug. 20. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

RHP (right shoulder strain)
Expected return: Late August/Early September
Mlodzinski is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis and is in a similar spot to Colin Holderman for a potential return to the Majors. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

2B (groin discomfort)
Expected return: Soon
Gonzales is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis and doing all baseball activities. During his radio show on Aug. 25, general manager Ben Cherington said that Gonzales is getting "pretty close" to his return. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

DH (left knee inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
McCutchen exited early against the Mariners on Aug. 16 due to left knee inflammation. He had been dealing with a myriad of injuries of late, including a left quad strain that limited his running ability, but not his at-bats. (Last updated: Aug. 17)

RHP (forearm tightness; No. 4 on Pirates Top 30 Prospects list)
Expected return: TBD
Ashcraft was placed on the injured list on July 12 with recurrent symptoms of lateral forearm tightness. The team got a second opinion from the surgeon of record, Dr. Keith Meister, who did Ashcraft's Tommy John procedure in 2021 and confirmed it was muscle-related on the outside forearm. He is not pitching in games currently, but he is playing catch on flat ground with the hope that he could return to the mound in seven to 10 days. (Last updated: July 23)

60-DAY IL

LHP (left triceps inflammation)
Expected return: September
Borucki started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Aug. 17 and has made three appearances, allowing one run in three innings. He had his first rehab assignment shut down last month after feeling symptoms in his left forearm and elbow, but started throwing again after receiving an injection in early August. General manager Ben Cherington has reiterated that he is confident Borucki will return this season. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

RHP (ruptured left patella tendon)
Expected return: 2025
Stratton suffered a season-ending injury on Aug. 24, rupturing his left patella tendon while racing to chase a loose baseball. He will likely need surgery, per general manager Ben Cherington on his 93.7 The Fan radio show. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

LHP (left forearm strain)
Expected return: 2025
Gonzales was placed on the injured list on Aug. 12 with a left forearm strain, the same injury that caused him to miss three months of the season. The team is still learning more about the injury, but given his track record with the elbow in recent years, it is a concern. Gonzales made seven starts for the Pirates this year, recording a 1-1 record and 4.54 ERA. (Last updated: Aug. 12)

C (right elbow surgery)
Expected return: 2025
The switch-hitting Rodríguez was at PNC Park for a check-up on Aug. 2 and took batting practice from both sides of the plate. He’s also pain-free when throwing and doing some work at catcher and first base. General manager Ben Cherington said there is a chance Rodríguez could play Minor League games at first base or DH by the end of the season. Nothing has been decided, but since there haven’t been any hiccups with his rehab, it is on the table. (Last updated: Aug. 4)

RHP (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
Jefferies' move to the 60-day injured list on July 30 was more of a paper move and not a reflection of any setback in his rehab. He's pain-free in all of his exercises and range-of-motion tests halfway through his original prognosis of four-to-six weeks to resume throwing. Jefferies was placed on the injured list on July 6. (Last updated: Aug. 2)

RHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Oviedo started a throwing program at the Pirates' Florida complex the week of May 20 upon crossing the six-month mark from his surgery. As of early August, he is throwing out to 105 feet. (Last updated: Aug. 2)

RHP (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 is in Bradenton, Fla., going through the strengthening and condition phase of the rehab process, and won’t begin playing catch until at least September. (Last updated: July 2)

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