Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=je02EdLA2Em Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Valdez Injury: Pirates Rookie Exits After Scary Hand Injury vs Diamondbacks [Wx4HxhXrpaq] 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. KYxPhQwaZxC J4WE8miyJos IUA9vuPFMnJ dQ1iJJpHYH9 wbJ7NuwR8W8 5zVa3krfakm
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. KYxPhQwaZxC J4WE8miyJos IUA9vuPFMnJ dQ1iJJpHYH9 wbJ7NuwR8W8 5zVa3krfakm