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Konnor Griffin
Optimistic for September return
The Pirates are "optimistic" that Griffin, who's dealing with a left finger injury, will be activated from the 60-day injured list when first eligible Sept. 4, according to Todd Tomczyk, Pittsburgh's senior director of sports medicine, as reported by Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com.
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Ryan O'Hearn
Expected to return this season
O'Hearn is "tracking positively" in his recovery from a left quadriceps strain and has begun running drills, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, so he has a shot at returning to the field before the end of the 2026 regular season.
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Endy Rodriguez
Surgery remains possible
Rodriguez could require surgery on his injured left hip, according to general manager Ben Cherington during his weekly radio appearance, as reported by Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Ryan O'Hearn
Might not return in regular season
O'Hearn was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left quadriceps strain and could miss the rest of the 2026 regular season since his projected timeline to return is 6-to-8 weeks, reports Jason Mackey of MLB.com.
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Oneil Cruz
Pirates not keen on trade
The Pirates are not keen on trading Cruz before the Aug. 3 deadline, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Spencer Horwitz
Could help Pirates add pitching
Horwitz could become one of the Pirates' primary trade chips if they decide to strengthen their pitching staff before the deadline, according to MLB.com.
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Ryan O'Hearn
Sets new franchise record
O'Hearn set a new franchise record after driving in 10 runs in Tuesday's win over Atlanta, according to Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com.
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Konnor Griffin
Could miss more than two months
Griffin, who's on the injured list with a finger injury, will be sidelined for a period between eight and 10 weeks, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Braxton Ashcraft
Earns first-ever All-Star nod
Ashcraft was named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game as a replacement for Jacob Misiorowski on Tuesday, according to Jason Mackey of MLB.com.
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Bryan Reynolds
Doesn't make All-Star roster
Reynolds was snubbed for the National League roster ahead of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, according to David Schoenfield of ESPN.com.
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Oneil Cruz
Recovery time remains uncertain
Cruz, who's dealing with a hand injury, has yet to resume baseball activities and will have a meeting with the Pirates' medical staff Monday to determine a recovery timeline, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Konnor Griffin
Could start rehab assignment soon
Griffin, who has been sidelined since May 31 due to a right forearm strain, could start a rehab assignment this weekend, general manager Ben Cherington told Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Rafael Flores
Could soon join MLB roster
Flores is with the Pirates as a member of the taxi squad and could be promoted soon with Henry Davis potentially going on the paternity list, reports Jason Mackey of MLB.com.
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Oneil Cruz
Hitting streak reaches 12 games
Cruz went 2-for-3 with three RBI, three runs scored, two walks and a stolen base Monday against the Nationals, extending his hitting streak to 12 games.
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Konnor Griffin
Could sign extension soon
Griffin and the Pirates are "deep into extension negotiations," according to Buster Olney of ESPN.
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Konnor Griffin
Bucs discussing extension?
The Pirates are discussing a potential long-term extension with Griffin, according to Jared Greenspan of MLB Pipeline.
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Konnor Griffin
Mutual interest in extension
The Pirates and Griffin are both open to discussing a contract extension, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Mitch Keller
Adding changeup to arsenal?
Keller adjusted the grip on his changeup during the offseason and tossed that offering six times in his spring debut Sunday against the Rays, according to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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Konnor Griffin
Not MLB ready?
Griffin isn't expected to make the Pirates' Opening Day roster, according to Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan .
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Nick Yorke
Likely competing for utility role
According to Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com, Yorke's path to an Opening Day roster spot is likely as a utility player.
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Mason Montgomery
High hopes from Pittsburgh
The Pirates have high expectations for Montgomery after acquiring him from the Rays in December, with GM Ben Cherington noting that the left-hander is "a particularly good fit at PNC [Park]", reports John Perrotto of PittsburghBaseballNow.com.
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Edward Florentino
Shines in stateside debut
Florentino was a breakout prospect in the Pirates organization during the 2025 season, according to Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra of MLB.com.
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Mitch Keller
Set to stay in Pittsburgh
Keller is not expected to be traded before the start of the 2026 MLB regular season. John Perrotto of Roundtable.io reports.
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Jared Triolo
Could fill utility role
According to John Perrotto of PittsburghBaseballNow.com, Pirates GM Ben Cherington said that Triolo is "going to get his work everywhere -- second, short[stop] or third."
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Nick Gonzales
Moving to shortstop?
Gonzales could begin 2026 as Pittsburgh's starting shortstop after Brandon Lowe was acquired from the Rays, reports John Perrotto of PittsburghBaseballNow.com.
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