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Spencer Horwitz Not Expected to Return Until After the All-Star Break
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that the team does not expect first baseman Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) to return until after the All-Star break, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Horwitz was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring injury. Across 295 plate appearances in 2026, Horwitz has hit .280/.386/.455 with 10 home runs, 33 RBI, 36 runs scored, and one stolen base. Horwitz has the same number of walks (40) as strikeouts on the year and had emerged as the Pirates' primary leadoff hitter before the injury. With Horwitz on the shelf, Pirates outfielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn will likely shift his focus to the infield. Outfielders Tyler Callihan and Esmerlyn Valdez could see the biggest boost in playing time as a result of Horwitz's absence.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
