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White Sox Send Gonzalez & Eisert to Pittsburgh in Multi-Piece Deal

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TradePITJul 10, 10:47 PM EDT

White Sox Send Gonzalez & Eisert to Pittsburgh in Multi-Piece Deal

Chicago ships a first baseman and bullpen arm to the Pirates in exchange for a minor league lefty and a Competitive Balance Round pick.

The White Sox and Pirates have officially completed a trade sending infielder Jacob Gonzalez and reliever Brandon Eisert to Pittsburgh. In return, Chicago receives minor league left-hander Jaden Woods and the No. 34 Competitive Balance Round pick. Gonzalez had debuted this season but lost his roster spot when Munetaka Murakami returned. Eisert had posted a 5.93 ERA in 2026 out of Chicago's bullpen.

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Endy Rodríguez Headed to IL With Left Glute Strain

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RosterPITJul 8, 3:50 PM EDT

Endy Rodríguez Headed to IL With Left Glute Strain

Pittsburgh's starting catcher is sidelined, deepening a roster crisis that has already cost the Pirates four lineup regulars in just over a month.

Manager Don Kelly confirmed Endy Rodríguez will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a left glute strain. The severity is uncertain; the All-Star Break may allow him to return after missing only a few games. Rafael Flores has been recalled to fill the vacated roster spot. The move compounds a brutal stretch for Pittsburgh, which has also lost Oneil Cruz, Spencer Horwitz, and Konnor Griffin to IL stints recently.

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Konnor Griffin Out 8-10 Weeks With Finger Injury

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InjuryPITJul 8, 10:00 AM EDT

Konnor Griffin Out 8-10 Weeks With Finger Injury

The Pirates shortstop tore the sagittal band in his left ring finger diving for a ball, sidelining him until around early September.

Konnor Griffin injured his glove hand attempting a diving stop during a game against the Nationals. Imaging confirmed a sagittal band tear in his left ring finger. The Pirates expect him to miss 8 to 10 weeks, with a projected return in early September. This is Griffin's second IL stint in his young MLB career, following a forearm flexor strain earlier this season.

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RosterPITJul 7, 8:25 PM EDT

Pirates Re-Sign Joshua Palacios to Minor League Deal

The 30-year-old outfielder returns to Pittsburgh on a MiLB contract, heading to Triple-A Indianapolis as depth for a thin outfield.

Pittsburgh has agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder Joshua Palacios, who will join Triple-A Indianapolis. Palacios previously spent the 2023-24 seasons in the Pirates organization, appearing in a career-high 91 MLB games in 2023. He carries a .223/.287/.349 slash line across 578 big league plate appearances but has posted strong numbers at Triple-A. Primarily a corner outfielder, he adds depth to a Pirates roster described as light on outfield options.

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InjuryPITJul 7, 10:55 AM EDT

Paul Skenes Performance Decline Raises Injury Speculation

Skenes has struggled since mid-May and analysts are debating whether a physical issue is partly to blame for his recent ineffectiveness.

Paul Skenes posted a dominant start on May 12 but has a 5.36 ERA over 47 innings since then. He has failed to complete six innings in six of his last nine starts and has allowed seven of his 11 season home runs in that span. Multiple theories exist for the decline, including defensive miscues, mechanical issues, and a possible physical ailment. No official injury designation has been made, keeping the concern speculative.

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InjuryPITJul 7, 3:15 PM EDT

Konnor Griffin Faces 8-10 Week IL Stint With Torn Finger Tendon

Pittsburgh's 20-year-old shortstop will be placed on the injured list after tearing a tendon in his left ring finger, his second significant injury this season.

Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in the ring finger of his left hand and will be placed on the injured list. The team's director of sports medicine confirmed Griffin will wear a split for six weeks and is projected to miss eight to ten weeks total. This is Griffin's second notable injury of the season, following roughly a month lost to a right elbow strain. Prior to this setback, Griffin had been hitting .276/.332/.404 overall and .310/.365/.462 over his last 159 plate appearances.

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InjuryPITJul 7, 3:54 PM EDT

Konnor Griffin Out Up to 10 Weeks With Injury

The Pirates rookie is set to miss significant time, dealing a blow to Pittsburgh's wild-card hopes and his Rookie of the Year candidacy.

Konnor Griffin is expected to miss up to 10 weeks due to an injury, a significant absence for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates are currently three games out of the third NL wild-card spot, making Griffin's loss particularly impactful. His absence also affects his standing in the Rookie of the Year race. The timeline suggests Griffin could miss a substantial portion of the remaining regular season.

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InjuryPITJul 7, 3:48 PM EDT

Konnor Griffin Out 8-10 Weeks With Torn Finger Tendon

Pittsburgh's top prospect suffered the injury on a diving catch and will be sidelined for the bulk of the summer.

Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' starting shortstop and baseball's former No. 1 prospect, tore a tendon in his left ring finger while making a diving catch on July 5. The team confirmed an 8-10 week timeline for his recovery. Griffin was set to be placed on the injured list Tuesday afternoon. At the time of the injury he was slashing .276/.332/.404 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, and 20 stolen bases in 59 games.

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InjuryPITJul 7, 10:55 AM EDT

Paul Skenes Performance Decline Raises Injury Speculation

Skenes has struggled since mid-May and analysts are debating whether a physical issue is partly to blame for his recent ineffectiveness.

Paul Skenes posted a dominant start on May 12 but has a 5.36 ERA over 47 innings since then. He has failed to complete six innings in six of his last nine starts and has allowed seven of his 11 season home runs in that span. Competing theories include defensive miscues, mechanical issues, and the possibility he is pitching through a physical ailment. No official injury designation has been reported, keeping the concern speculative.

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RosterPITJul 6, 10:49 AM EDT

Yunior Marte Heads to NPB After Pirates Release

The right-hander, recently released by Pittsburgh, is returning to Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball for a second stint with the Rakuten Eagles.

Yunior Marte was released by the Pirates over the weekend and has agreed to join the Rakuten Eagles of Japan's NPB. Earlier this season, the Reds designated him for assignment after he allowed four runs in one-third of an inning in his only appearance. Marte cleared waivers, chose free agency, and briefly signed a minor league deal with Pittsburgh before his release. The 31-year-old has struggled to a 5.94 ERA across parts of four MLB seasons.

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Posterior generated visual for Pittsburgh Pirates: Skenes earns third straight All-Star nod; Ashcraft snubbed despite st...

NewsPITJul 6, 7:18 AM EDT

Skenes earns third straight All-Star nod; Ashcraft snubbed despite strong season

Pittsburgh's ace continues his All-Star streak but has faced recent struggles, while breakout starter Braxton Ashcraft was passed over despite an impressive 2026 campaign.

Paul Skenes has been selected to the National League All-Star team for the third consecutive year, joining a short list of Pirates pitchers to achieve that feat. His selection comes despite a recent dip in performance, suggesting his overall numbers remain elite. Rotation partner Braxton Ashcraft, who has had a standout season, was notably left off the roster. Skenes joins Rip Sewell and Elroy Face as the only Pirates pitchers named to three straight All-Star teams.

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Evan Sisk Lands on IL With Elbow Inflammation

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RosterPITJul 4, 9:23 AM EDT

Evan Sisk Lands on IL With Elbow Inflammation

The Pirates lose one of their better relievers to the injured list, with Sisk posting a 2.23 ERA over 36.1 innings this season.

Pittsburgh officially placed left-handed reliever Evan Sisk on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation, with the move backdated to July 1. Sisk had been a standout in the Pirates bullpen, carrying a 2.23 ERA, 28.6% strikeout rate, and elite hard-contact suppression metrics across 32 appearances. Right-hander Hunter Stratton was recalled from Triple-A to fill the roster vacancy. Sisk's underlying metrics such as a 3.65 xFIP suggest some ERA regression risk, but his absence still represents a meaningful loss for Pittsburgh's relief corps.

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NewsPITJun 30, 9:24 AM EDT

Valdez Homers in Four Straight for Pirates

The young Pirates outfielder is posting elite contact quality metrics in a small but eye-catching early sample.

Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run homer off Aaron Nola last night, his fourth consecutive game going deep. In 50 career plate appearances, Valdez carries a 69.2% hard-hit rate and a 38.5% barrel rate. He has six home runs in 16 career contests. Teammates have noted his exceptional raw power within the Pirates organization.

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