July 26, 2024
Joe is absent from the
starting nine for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSISAfter falling into a short-side platoon role, Joe started in four of the Pirates' six games following the All-Star break. However, he will be idle Friday against right-hander
Zac Gallen. With
Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list, Joe could see a minor bump in playing time in the short-term. In 317 plate appearances, Joe is slashing .243/.328/.389 with seven home runs.