Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=libsIfaYOfo Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Valdez Injury: Pirates Rookie Exits After Scary Hand Injury vs Diamondbacks [NQ7k34QPPLP] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 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. D9RQmxombK4 x0KLzxZYW7n l3b1IFNBFcV Zms7yTLhNuJ VP3yOn8nmBA UUofiOnHhSd 2RRxjFDwf4i
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. D9RQmxombK4 x0KLzxZYW7n l3b1IFNBFcV Zms7yTLhNuJ VP3yOn8nmBA UUofiOnHhSd 2RRxjFDwf4i