This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Pirates injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Johan Oviedo
Injury: Right UCL surgery/right lat
IL date: March 3 (60-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: After throwing a side session in front of coaches at PNC Park on July 21, his rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A Indianapolis on July 29, when he threw five innings of one-run ball. He will throw a side session in the coming days as the Pirates map out the next steps. (updated: July 30) More >>
RHP Chase Shugart
Injury: Left knee inflammation
IL date: July 8 (15-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Has thrown off a mound twice without issue. He should pitch a live batting practice soon with the intent of getting him on a rehab assignment next week. (updated: July 30)
LHP Tim Mayza
Injury: Left shoulder lat muscle strain
IL date: April 19 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 24)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Is throwing side sessions and has been transferred to the Pirates’ Florida complex. (updated: July 30)
RHP Justin Lawrence
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: April 24 (retroactive to April 23, transferred to 60-day IL on May 3)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Is throwing side sessions and has been transferred to the Pirates’ Florida complex. (updated: July 30)
LHP Ryan Borucki
Injury: Lower back discomfort
IL date: June 21 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: After six Triple-A rehab appearances, rejoined the team during a series in San Francisco that started July 28 to determine next steps. (updated: July 29)
C Endy Rodríguez
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: June 7 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 13)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Doing low-level strengthening and range-of-motion exercises in Florida. Dealing with some residual soreness, and surgeon of record Dr. Neal ElAttrache would like to take a slower, concerted effort before clearing him. (updated: July 23)
INF Enmanuel Valdez
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: May 9 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 14)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent surgery to repair a dislocated left shoulder. Still on track for a return to playing after six months and could potentially play winter ball. (updated July 23)
RHP Jared Jones
Injury: Right UCL sprain
IL date: March 27 (retroactive to March 24, transferred to 60-day IL on March 31)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent surgery to repair UCL on May 21. Discharged from his brace the week of June 20. Was slated to begin some general strength, range-of-motion activities early week of June 30. (updated June 25) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 31
• C Rafael Flores, C Edgleen Perez, LF Brian Sanchez: Acquired from Yankees for David Bednar. More >>
• LHP Evan Sisk, 1B Callan Moss: Acquired from Royals for LHP Bailey Falter
• RF Ivan Brethowr: Acquired from Cubs for Taylor Rogers
July 30
• 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes: Traded to Reds for LHP Taylor Rogers, SS Sammy Stafura and cash More >>
• LHP Caleb Ferguson: Traded to Mariners for RHP Jeter Martinez More >>
July 16
• SS Liover Peguero: Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis
July 16
• INF Cam Devanney: Acquired from Royals in trade for 2B/OF Adam Frazier, optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis More >>