Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=gy7QoJIT9DA Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Valdez Injury: Pirates Rookie Exits After Scary Hand Injury vs Diamondbacks [w1sDJ07qG1V] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 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. w7IwTmPnHkq eh1YjI7FSeF FK9HfbFHjCU 8VK6teERo2K
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. w7IwTmPnHkq eh1YjI7FSeF FK9HfbFHjCU 8VK6teERo2K