Latest Pirates injuries & transactions

March 19th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with the latest Pirates injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Concussion
Expected return: TBD
Status: Expected to play catch on March 20. Diagnosed with concussion after being struck in the side of the head by a 103 mph comebacker on March 14. (Last updated: March 19)

RHP
Injury: Right UCL sprain
IL date: Feb. 11 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late May/early June
Status: After "de-load" week, back to throwing sides and is expected to throw live batting practice early the week of March 23. (Last updated: March 19)

LHP
Injury: Left forearm discomfort
Expected return: by Opening Day
Status: Will not throw for a couple of weeks after experiencing swelling and soreness following a live workout on Feb. 22. Will miss playing for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, but the Pirates are hopeful he'll be ready by the start of the regular season. (Last updated: Feb. 23)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

March 19
• 1B optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis

March 17
• RHP , RHP , RHP , RHP and C reassigned to Minor League camp
• LHP optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis

March 16
• INF optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis
• OF reassigned to Minor League Camp

March 12
• C , INF , LHP , INF , INF , LHP , OF , INFO reassigned to Minor League camp