Pirates OF Tommy Pham serves 1-game suspension; Cruz still out but Kiner-Falefa returns

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-13 05:49:26 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-05-09 14:04:54

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Pirates plagued by injuries as All-Star CF Bryan Reynolds misses another game. Will the return of C Mitch Kiner-Falefa fuel a comebacks vs NYPD?

The Pittsburgh Pirates got more disappointing news on the injury front as All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds was held out of the line-up again on Saturday, despite feeling better compared to recent days. It appears the Pirates will be cautious with their star outfielder, who suffered a strained left calf in mid-September.

Previously, the club was hoping for a return around the playoffs, but now it appears unlikely that Reynolds will be back this season. This news came amid a bizarre week for the Pirates, who placed All-Star catcher Jacob Cruz on the COVID-related injured list on Thursday, while activating backup infielder/catcher Mitch Kiner-Falefa (personal).

On Friday, the Pirates lost 3-0 to the New York Yankees, with INF/OF Tommy Pham serving a one-game suspension for his actions in the previous series against the Miami Marlins. Pham collided with Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara in what appeared to be an intentional move, causing a delay in the game.

This week, the Pirates will play two more games against the Yankees before heading to Chicago to face the Cubs in their final series of the season. The club is currently tied with the Padres and the Mets with a 63-66 record, with all three teams desperately trying to secure the final Wild Card spot. The Pirates have been here before, vying for a chance in the playoffs, and they'll need all the help they can get to make it there again.

While the return of Kiner-Falefa could provide a boost, the recent spate of injuries and Pham's suspension has added new challenges at a crucial juncture in the season.

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