APRIL 17, 2022•MLB.COM
Soto's 101st HR a trick shot: THROUGH a tunnel & into the AlleghenyPITTSBURGH -- Nationals right fielder Juan Soto has had plenty of awe-inspiring moonshots in his career. The railroad tracks at Minute Maid...
Kevin Newman - Dealing with groin issueNewman is considered day-to-day with a groin injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ImpactNewman has been out of the lineup Friday and Saturday, though no injury had been announced. It's unclear whether the issue will cause a stint on the injured list. Cole Tucker and Hoy Park have gotten looks as shortstop in Newman's absence, while Oneil Cruz awaits a promotion at Triple-A Indianapolis.
APRIL 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Roberto Perez out of lineup, but Pirates encouraged by his progressA day after absorbing a foul ball, the swelling had gone down in Roberto Perez’s quad, creating a sense of optimism for the Pirates catcher.
APRIL 16, 2022•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Anthony Alford - Begins rehab assignmentAlford (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Bradenton on Saturday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactAlford has been on the injured list since the start of the regular season after jamming his right hand late in spring training. However, he's been taking swings recently and has now been cleared to return to game action. While a timetable for his return to the majors hasn't been revealed, it's possible that he'll be able to join the Pirates sometime this week.
APRIL 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Kevin Newman - Sitting SaturdayNewman is not in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals.
ImpactNewman started the first six games of the season at shortstop but has now been on the bench for two in a row. Cole Tucker will take over for him this time around.
APRIL 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Hoy Jun Park - Not in Saturday's lineupPark isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactPark will get a day off with left-hander Josh Rogers on the mound for the Nationals. Diego Castillo will start at second base and bat fifth.
APRIL 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Daniel Vogelbach - Sits against left-handerVogelbach isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactLeft-hander Josh Rogers is on the mound for Washington on Saturday, so Vogelbach will get a breather following three consecutive starts. Yoshi Tsutsugo will serve as the designated hitter while Michael Chavis starts at first base.
APRIL 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
