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Pirates’ O’Hearn sidelined 6–8 weeks with quad strain
sports1 month ago

Pirates’ O’Hearn sidelined 6–8 weeks with quad strain

Pirates place Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day IL with a left quad strain and he expects to miss six to eight weeks, a major blow as Pittsburgh battles for a Wild Card. O’Hearn has been a key middle-of-the-order bat (/.270, 17 HR) across 1B/RF/DH, and his absence complicates a lineup already thin with injuries. The Pirates also acquired Camilo Doval to bolster the bullpen; Rafael Flores Jr. was recalled to take O’Hearn’s roster spot, and Isaac Mattson was recalled while Antwone Kelly was optioned. With Spencer Horwitz, Oneil Cruz, and Konnor Griffin also sidelined (Cruz expected back in early August, Griffin in early September), Pittsburgh will lean on reinforcements as Esmerlyn Valdez continues to drive offense.

Pirates Put O'Hearn on 10-Day IL, Mangum Rejoins Roster
sports3 months ago

Pirates Put O'Hearn on 10-Day IL, Mangum Rejoins Roster

The Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain after an awkward move chasing a foul ball in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Phillies; Jake Mangum is activated to take his spot on the 26-man roster. O'Hearn has been productive this season (.289/.368/.459 with seven homers in 182 plate appearances, 132 wRC+) and will be out as Triolo, Yorke, or Billy Cook handle right field and first base. An MRI confirmed the strain, and Mangum's return from a short IL stint should help fill the void while O'Hearn is out. Triple-A outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia remains waiting for a call-up.

Caitlin Clark to miss at least two weeks with quad strain
sports1 year ago

Caitlin Clark to miss at least two weeks with quad strain

Caitlin Clark, a key player for the Indiana Fever, will miss at least four games due to a left quad strain, ending her impressive streak of 185 consecutive games played since high school. The injury, announced by the Fever, will sideline her for a minimum of two weeks, with her earliest possible return around June 10. Her absence is a significant setback for the team, which aims for a championship this season, but her coach emphasizes a long-term approach to her recovery.