As far as Pirates news, there have certainly been better days when it comes to the injury report.
After a fantastic spring that saw him among the league leaders in strikeouts, it was announced that due to forearm/elbow tightness, JT Brubaker would start the year on the injured list.
Lonnie White Jr. also had surgery after breaking his thumb sliding into second base. His estimated return time frame is about seven to nine weeks.
Some more injury notes from the Pirates: Lonnie White Jr. had surgery on his left thumb after sliding into second base. 7-9 week return to play projection.
Jared Triolo will have surgery on his hamate in the coming days. There will be a better timeline on return after procedure.
— Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) March 27, 2023
It’s another unfortunate blow for the 2021 draft pick. Since being drafted with the 72nd overall pick, White has picked up just 40 plate appearances, and none since July 25, 2022.
This is after missing the majority of last season with an elbow injury and a hamstring injury. For someone that the Pirates invested so much in due to an incredible amount of upside, this is probably the furthest from ideal thing.
At this point, the obvious ‘injury prone’ label would be easy to throw out there, but breaking a finger sliding into second base is more of a freak accident than anything else.
The kid has a massive amount of talent, but when he does hit the field, he’s got to hit it running to make up for the time lost.
Jared Triolo Also To Have Surgery
When it comes to hitters, the one of the last injuries you want to get is one to your hamate bone, as that can linger long after you return.
It seems especially worrisome if power isn’t already one of your featured tools, which is the case for Jared Triolo.
The struggles during spring would make more sense if it was lingering while he was playing. We already know he’s fantastic with the glove, so how well he’d hit in Triple-A, and eventually the majors, was going to be key for Triolo to carve out any role with the Pirates.
Pirates Prospects Daily
By John Dreker
Final Spring Training game this afternoon. Pirates host the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 PM. TV game. Then they are off tomorrow, before Opening Day on Thursday. Lineup will be posted below once it becomes available.
**Injury Updates for JT Brubaker, Lonnie White Jr and Jared Triolo
**Pirates Make Four More Cuts on Monday Afternoon Still 32 players left on the Spring Training roster.
**Pirates Draft Prospect Watch: Have Yourself a Weekend, Dylan Crews Did you miss our weekend draft recap?
**Pirates Prospects Daily: Chris Owings Adds To Depth In Indianapolis By Not Opting Out
**Pirates DVR: Omar Cruz, Noe Toribio, Eddy Yean
Song of the Day
Today’s Lineup
Looks like an Opening Day lineup, minus the starting pitcher
The spring finale.
