Esmerlyn Valdez leaves game after hit-by-pitch
By: Aiden Stepansky | Published: 2026-07-28 00:00:07 | Source: www.mlb.com
PITTSBURGH — Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez was hit in the left wrist by a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning, exiting the game with training staff on Monday at PNC Park.
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The 91 mph fastball from Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly left the outfielder in plenty of pain, and he will be further evaluated. Valdez has been nothing short of a star since debuting with Pittsburgh on May 22,…
