Pirates open 2-game series against the Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates start a two-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on TuesdayAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANTHONY ALFORD
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Heads to IL The Pirates placed Alford on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a sprained right wrist, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com repots.
Impact Alford appeared on track to open the season in a regular starting role in the Pittsburgh outfield until he jammed his wrist last week. He hasn't appeared in the Grapefruit League lineup since March 26 and didn't show enough improvement in his recovery for the Pirates to keep him active for Thursday's season opener in St. Louis. With Alford on the mend and Greg Allen (hamstring) set to begin the season on either the 10-day or 60-day IL, Ben Gamel and Cole Tucker look to be the leading candidates for starting roles in Pittsburgh's corner outfield.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Likely to begin season on IL Alford (hand) was limited to hitting off a tee Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Alford noted that he's been dealing with pain in his right hand throughout the spring, and given that he hasn't resumed taking full swings in live batting practice, he's seemingly trending toward opening the season on the injured list. If Alford is sidelined to begin the campaign, Cole Tucker and Ben Gamel would have clearer paths to reps in the corner outfield.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with hand injury Alford jammed his right hand earlier this week and is considered day-to-day, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact It doesn't appear to be a serious injury, though it's unclear if Alford will be able to retake the field before the end of spring training. The 27-year-old is the favorite to start in right field to open the season after hitting .233/.311/.406 with five home runs and five stolen bases over 49 games during 2021.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Three hits in win Alford went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 9-2 win over Cincinnati.
Impact All three of the outfielder's hits were singles, and he came around to score during Pittsburgh's eight-run eighth inning. In his last five games, Alford is hitting .400 (6-for-15) with a pair of doubles and two runs scored. He's up to a .240/.315/.419 slash line with five home runs, 10 RBI, 14 runs scored and five stolen bases through 143 plate appearances.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker makes great grab, hits grand slam, Pirates beat Reds
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Collects pair of hits Alford went 2-for-4 with one run scored in Monday's 13-1 loss to the Reds.
Impact He's hitting .279 with four homers and three steals in 61 September at-bats. Alford hit a pair of homers off Tuesday's starter Alec Mills on Sept. 3. The 27-year-old may have put himself in the organization's plans for 2022 with his recent showing.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Playing time on upswing Alford will start in left field and bat fifth Wednesday against the Reds.
Impact Alford will collect his fifth start in six games thanks to his recent success at the dish. He'll enter Wednesday's contest on a six-game hitting streak, with the 27-year-old reaching base 50 percent of the time over that span. The Pirates have given him the green light on the basepaths, too, but he's gone just 1-for-4 on steal attempts.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Cabrera expected to start as Miami hosts Pittsburgh
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Goes deep against Nats Alford went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.
Impact The homer was his fourth in six September starts. While Alford's prodigious swing-and-miss component remains -- he's compiled a 6:41 K:BB -- he's slashing .259/.295/.569 in 61 plate appearances since returning from Triple-A on Aug. 7. Although Alford is already 27 years of age, his glimpses of brilliant athleticism could put him on a path to another chance in 2022.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Crowe scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Washington
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Remains out of lineup Alford isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Alford has gone 0-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts in his last two appearances and will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Ben Gamel will shift to left field while Yoshi Tsutsugo starts in right.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday Alford will be on the bench Tuesday against the Tigers.
Impact Alford sits for the second time in three games. Ben Gamel will take over in left field.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
