Pirates' Luke Weaver Dealing With Poison Ivy Amid Mound Struggles
Pittsburgh pitcher Luke Weaver is dealing with a notable case of poison ivy, per MLB.com's Aiden Stepansky, adding a botanical wrinkle to an already difficult stretch.
Luke Weaver is contending with two problems at once: whatever has been going wrong on the mound, and a significant case of poison ivy, per Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com. The report notes both the on-field struggles and the dermatological situation without specifying a timeline or indicating whether Weaver is expected to miss any particular appearance.
What we don't know yet
The report does not detail how the poison ivy might affect Weaver's availability or whether the Pirates have made any roster decisions in response. His status for upcoming outings remains unspecified.
The Pirates have been active on the roster front of late, with Konnor Griffin expected to be activated from the 60-day IL following a rehab stint at Double-A Altoona, recovering from a left ring finger injury. Weaver's situation is worth monitoring as Pittsburgh manages its pitching staff alongside that anticipated return.
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