YASMANI GRANDAL NEWS

Skenes strikes out 7 in debut, Pirates hit 5 homers in 10-9 victory over the Cubs

Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his major league debut and Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 10...

MAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amidst Davis' struggles at the plate, Pirates turn to Grandal PITTSBURGH -- When the Pirates signed Yasmani Grandal days before Spring Training got underway, it was with the intention that he would be o...

MAY 4 • MLB.COM

Pirates activate C Yasmani Grandal and send struggling C Henry Davis back to the minors

Henry Davis will try to work out of his early season funk in the minors

MAY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates activate C Yasmani Grandal from injured list The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Yasmani Grandal from the 10-day injured list on Friday.Grandal, 35, had been playing with Triple-A...

MAY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pirates send Henry Davis to Triple-A as Yasmani Grandal comes off injured list The Pirates have made a move that they hope will lead to better production from their catcher position. The club activated veteran backstop...

MAY 3 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes scratched with lower back tightness. Grandal starts rehab assignment

Gold Glove third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes has been scratched from the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup against the New York Mets because of tightness in his lower back

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not close to return Manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Grandal (foot) just started a running progression and is "a ways away" from being game ready, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...

Impact Progress has been slow since Grandal was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in early March, but the start of a running progression is an encouraging development. Still, the Pirates clearly don't expect the 35-year-old to be available anytime in the near future, so the club traded for Joey Bart to boost its catching depth.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't run until next week Grandal (foot) won't be cleared to run until at least next week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact He's able to do some other baseball activities, but Grandal's plantar fasciitis is still preventing him from running. Given that Opening Day is just a week away and he has just three Grapefruit League plate appearances under his belt, Grandal could very well be looking at a trip to the injured list. Henry Davis is poised for the lion's share of catching duties while Grandal is out.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ten questions with Yasmani Grandal Q: How did you find out you were coming to the big leagues?

MARCH 16 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Not able to run yet Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Grandal (foot) is able to hit and catch but cannot run yet, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports...

Impact Grandal is battling plantar fasciitis and hasn't caught in a Grapefruit League game in a couple weeks. Manager Derek Shelton had said this past weekend that he expected the 35-year-old to be ready for games soon, but it's uncertain when that might happen. It could just be a pain tolerance thing for Grandal, although an injured list stint can't be ruled out.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates notes: Yasmani Grandal dealing with foot injury; Aroldis Chapman finding fit Yasmani Grandal hasn’t played in a spring training game since Feb. 27 because of plantar fasciitis in his foot.

MARCH 9 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

'It's a two-way street': Why the (growing) friendship between Henry Davis and Yasmani Grandal could be integral for Pirates Yasmani Grandal has really embraced Henry Davis and making sure the 2021 No. 1 pick is ready to catch in MLB.

FEBRUARY 24 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Recent Pirates additions Yasmani Grandal, Josh Fleming set sights on fresh opportunities Yasmani Grandal will look to bounce back and mentor young catchers with the Pirates. Josh Fleming could either start or work in relief.

FEBRUARY 15 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates announce deals with former All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal and left-hander Josh Fleming

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced one-year contracts with two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal and left-hander Josh Fleming as the team started spring training

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Pirates add C Yasmani Grandal on 1-year deal The Pittsburgh Pirates are signing free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal, multiple outlets reported Monday.The two-time All-Star agreed to a on...

FEBRUARY 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Pirates add C Yasmani Grandal on 1-year deal The Pittsburgh Pirates are signing free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal, multiple outlets reported Monday.The two-time All-Star agreed to a on...

FEBRUARY 12 • SUNHERALD.COM

Pirates adding catching depth by agreeing with two-time All-Star Yasmani Grandal, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Pittsburgh Pirates are adding two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal

FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates land veteran backstop Grandal on 1-year deal (source) The Pirates and veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal are in agreement on a one-year contract, a source told MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf. The club has n...

FEBRUARY 12 • MLB.COM

Filling in for resting Lee Grandal will start at catcher and bat seventh in Monday's game in Washington, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Grandal was on the bench for each of the White Sox's last four games but will pick up a start Monday while top backstop Korey Lee gets a breather. Though Lee is off to a 3-for-46 (.065 average) start to his time with the White Sox, he could still get the bulk of the starts at catcher over Grandal for the final two weeks of the season while the non-contending club plays out the string.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday, but losing time Grandal will start at catcher and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Though he's back in the lineup for the series finale, Grandal was on the bench for each of the previous four games and appears to have moved into a reserve role while the White Sox prioritize younger players down the stretch. Korey Lee is sitting out Sunday but appears set to operate as Chicago's top backstop heading into September.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives breather Wednesday Grandal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Carlos Perez will step in behind the dish while Grandal retreats to the bench for a day game after a night game. Grandal had been included in the lineup at either catcher or designated hitter in each of the last seven contests, going 4-for-25 with two walks, two runs and no RBI.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Grandal isn't in the White Sox's lineup Sunday against the Brewers.

Impact After going 0-for-7 across the first two games of the series, Grandal will take a seat for Sunday's finale. Carlos Perez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Chicago White Sox: 'No rules' and no culture

Ben Verlander believes the White Sox's culture is the worst in American sports, citing several recent offenses from the baseball club.

AUGUST 11, 2023

Grandal not hitting yet due to injury Yasmani Grandal has a target. May 28.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Good to go Wednesday Grandal (knee) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Grandal was lifted after five innings in Tuesday's 7-1 loss due to a sore left knee, but the injury won't be significant enough to keep him on the bench for the series finale. The veteran backstop will take a .683 OPS -- the second-lowest mark of his career -- into Wednesday's contest.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE