Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/CDPhDf4NVXe.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Valdez Injury: Pirates Rookie Exits After Scary Hand Injury vs Diamondbacks [iO9Rgz1WZPo] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez was forced to leave the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after being hit on the left hand by a 92 MPH fastball from Merrill Kelly. The breakout rookie was attended to by medical staff before walking off the field. Here's everything we know about Valdez's injury and the latest update. 🙏 Wishing Esmerlyn Valdez a speedy recovery. SQ4n606qvAN ogbu3E8j2YB 5oDkQjDDlhB PmZYFSykH22
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez was forced to leave the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after being hit on the left hand by a 92 MPH fastball from Merrill Kelly. The breakout rookie was attended to by medical staff before walking off the field. Here's everything we know about Valdez's injury and the latest update. 🙏 Wishing Esmerlyn Valdez a speedy recovery. SQ4n606qvAN ogbu3E8j2YB 5oDkQjDDlhB PmZYFSykH22