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What happened to Esmerlyn Valdez? Live injury updates for Pirates vs. Diamondbacks on 7/27/26

What happened to Esmerlyn Valdez? Live injury updates for Pirates vs. Diamondbacks on 7/27/26

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By: Keagan Smith

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez exited Monday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks early due to injury.

Valdez was hit in the left hand/wrist area by a pitch during the bottom of the fourth inning. He clutched at his hand and was checked out by a trainer before leaving the game shortly after.

Valdez went 0-for-1 with on Monday evening before he left vs. the Diamondbacks.

The 22-year-old has been on fire at the plate thus far in his breakout rookie campaign. Across 143 plate appearances, he’s slashing .293/.385/.707 with an astounding 1.092 OPS, bashing 14 home runs with 36 hits, 26 runs, and 36 RBI.

The Pirates are 54-52 on the year, third in the NL Central prior to the conclusion of tonight’s game.

Stay tuned to DK Network for the latest injury updates as they become available.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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