Enmanuel Valdez
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May 21 2025Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Valdez recently underwent season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tomczyk estimated that Valdez would require about six months of recovery time, so the 26-year-old utility man should be back to full strength or close to it for spring training. Before being shut down with what was initially labeled as an inflamed left shoulder before it was determined he suffered a dislocation, Valdez played in 31 games for the Pirates and slashed .209/.294/.363 with two home runs, 12 RBI and seven runs across 102 plate appearances.
May 14 2025The Pirates transferred Valdez (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction clears room on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Michael Helman and ensures that Valdez won't be available for the big club until around the All-Star break. The Pirates initially deactivated Valdez on May 9 due to left shoulder inflammation, but his move to the 60-day IL could suggest that he's dealing with a more significant injury. Before getting injured, Valdez had been seeing regular reps at first base, but playing time could be difficult to come by for him once he's activated since Spencer Horwitz (wrist) is poised to beat him back from the IL.
May 9 2025The Pirates placed Valdez on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 8, due to left shoulder inflammation, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when exactly the injury first surfaced for Valdez, but he's gone 2-for-13 across his past four contests. The Pirates are now down another option at first base, with Valdez joining Spencer Horwitz (wrist) and Endy Rodriguez (finger) on the shelf. Ji Hwan Bae was called up by Pittsburgh in a corresponding move, though it's likely to be Matt Gorski that sees a bump in playing time.
Apr 30 2025Valdez is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Cubs on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Cubs sending southpaw Matthew Boyd to the hill, Valdez will begin Wednesday's game in the dugout while Matt Gorski starts at first base and bats sixth. Valdez is slashing .219/.324/.422 with seven runs scored, two home runs and 11 RBI over 74 plate appearances this season.
Apr 20 2025Valdez (shoulder) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored Sunday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez was out of the starting lineup after suffering a minor shoulder injury Saturday, though he managed to enter the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. That suggests Valdez should avoid a stint on the injured list, but his status will likely remain unclear until the Pirates retake the field Tuesday.
Apr 15 2025Valdez went 2-for-2 with two walks, a double, three RBI and a run scored Monday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez has bounced around the order, briefly serving as the Pirates' leadoff hitter before getting a shot at cleanup for the first time Monday. He delivered a two-run single in the fifth frame, his second extra-base hit in his last three games. Valdez has been a regular against right-handed pitching while playing first and second base, and his playing time could become more secure with Endy Rodriguez (finger) expected to hit the injured list.
Apr 11 2025Valdez is starting at second base and hitting leadoff in Friday's contest against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez becomes the sixth different leadoff hitter the Pirates have had in their first 14 games this season. The 26-year-old is also making his first start at second base for Pittsburgh, as each of his first five starts had all been at first base.
Mar 28 2025The Pirates recalled Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Nick Gonzales (ankle) headed for the injured list, the Pirates will bring Valdez up from the minors to replenish their infield depth. The 26-year-old is likely to remain on the bench most days while Adam Frazier starts at the keystone until Gonzales returns.
Mar 11 2025The Pirates optioned Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez joined the Pirates over the offseason in a trade with Boston, but his tenure with the organization will officially begin in the minors. The 26-year-old owns a .686 OPS across 371 career plate appearances, though his ability to play in both the infield and outfield could help his chances at returning to Pittsburgh over the course of the season.
Dec 15 2024The Red Sox traded Valdez to the Pirates on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Joe Vogatsky. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez was DFA'd by Boston on Wednesday, but he'll get a fresh start in the Pirates organization. Valdez slashed .214/.270/.363 with six home runs in 223 plate appearances in 2024 while primarily playing second base.
Dec 11 2024The Red Sox designated Valdez for assignment Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following the acquisition of Carlos Narvaez from the Yankees, Valdez will end up as the odd man out of a spot on Boston's 40-man roster. The 25-year-old utility man slashed just .214/.270/.363 in 223 big-league plate appearances last season, though his defensive versatility could prompt another team to take him in off waivers.
Sep 9 2024Valdez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sogard had started in three of the last four games, but his opportunities are expected to become more scarce moving forward after Trevor Story returned from the 60-day injured list Sunday. With Story taking back over as the Red Sox's everyday shortstop, Ceddanne Rafaela will likely play ahead of Valdez at second base.
Sep 7 2024Valdez started at second base and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 3-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez walked and scored on Ceddanne Rafaela's home run in the seventh inning. Valdez, who's started three of the last four games, may begin losing opportunities going forward. The Red Sox plan to reinstate Trevor Story (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Saturday, and Story will start at shortstop while Rafaela moves to second base.
Sep 1 2024The Red Sox recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be one of two September call-ups for Boston, with right-handed reliever Chase Shugart also getting moved up from Triple-A. Over his 189 plate appearances at the big-league level this season, Valdez has slashed .224/.282/.400 with six home runs and one stolen base. Though he's not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Valdez could push for playing time in the middle infield while David Hamilton (finger) is on the injured list.
Aug 31 2024The Red Sox are expected to call up Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rosters expand to 28 players Sunday, and Boston are slated to add Valdez and right-hander Chase Shugart. Valdez has appeared in 60 major-league games this season, posting a .224/.282/.400 slash line with six home runs and 27 RBI across 189 plate appearances. His addition to the expanded roster is timely, due to David Hamilton going on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a left index finger fracture.
Aug 14 2024The Red Sox optioned Valdez to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez had received just one start and six plate appearances after being recalled a week ago. He'll receive more regular playing time back at Worcester.
Aug 7 2024The Red Sox recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old is back in the big leagues as Tyler O'Neill (illness/leg) lands on the injured list. Boston's infield is currently in good health, so Valdez is unlikely to see much action while in the majors.
Jul 9 2024The Red Sox optioned Valdez to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez had been seeing a good number of reps at second base, but the Red Sox have elected to replace him with the more versatile and right-handed hitting Jamie Westbrook. With Valdez now in the minors, David Hamilton's playing time should be on the upswing.
Jun 28 2024Valdez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the Red Sox facing a right-hander in Randy Vasquez, Valdez will take a seat, yielding to David Hamilton at second base while Ceddanne Rafaela fills in at shortstop. Valdez is slashing .212/.267/.404 with six home runs in 162 plate appearances this season.
Jun 24 2024Valdez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since he was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on May 29, Valdez has operated in the strong side of a platoon at second base while slashing .308/.390/.654 with four home runs and one stolen base over a stretch of 20 games. Though his performance doesn't warrant a downturn in playing time, Valdez could nonetheless find himself as the odd man out of the lineup against right-handed pitching as a consequence of the Red Sox regaining health in the outfield. The recent returns of Tyler O'Neill and Wilyer Abreu from injuries will push Ceddanne Rafaela from center field to shortstop and David Hamilton from shortstop to second base Monday, leaving no room for the lefty-hitting Valdez even though Toronto will bring a righty (Chris Bassitt) to the hill.
Jun 19 2024Valdez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and three runs scored in a 7-3 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez hit a solo home run off Kevin Gausman in the fourth inning, walked and scored in the sixth then singled and scored in the eighth. Valdez has been hot in June, hitting .341 with 10 extra-base hits and 14 RBI in 44 at-bats. He rarely plays against left-handed pitchers, going 0-for-20 against them on the season, but he is hitting a respectable .252 with six homers and 25 RBI in 115 at-bats against righties.
Jun 17 2024Valdez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Valdez will get the night off while the Blue Jays bring southpaw Yusei Kikuchi to the bump. The freshly activated Romy Gonzalez (hamstring) will get the start at second base in place of Valdez.
Jun 15 2024Valdez will sit Saturday versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez will take a seat as the Red Sox face left-hander Carlos Rodon. Jamie Westbrook will enter the lineup at second base, batting seventh against New York.
Jun 13 2024Valdez entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with a walk, a double and two RBI in an 8-6 win over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He delivered a two-out, two-run double as a pinch hitter for Jamie Westbrook, giving the Red Sox a lead they would not relinquish. Valdez remained in the game and played second base. Since a wave of infield injuries led to him becoming the starting second baseman against right-handers, Valdez is 5-for-22 with a home run, two doubles and seven RBI over eight contests.
Jun 12 2024Valdez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Valdez will exit the starting nine while the Phillies bring southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the hill. The Red Sox will turn to the right-handed-hitting Jamie Westbrook to replace Valdez at the keystone.
Jun 7 2024Valdez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez will dodge a matchup with southpaw Garrett Crochet, giving way to Jamie Westbrook at second base Friday. Since Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) got hurt on June 1, Valdez is 7-for-20 with three homers, eight RBI and one strikeout.
Jun 6 2024Valdez went 1-for-6 with a three-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 14-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez turned the game into a romp with his fourth-inning blast. He's hit safely in his last five contests, going 7-for-20 (.350) with three homers and eight RBI in that span. The 25-year-old is slashing just .189/.218/.378 through 120 plate appearances, but he's added five homers, 19 RBI and 13 runs scored across 35 contests. Valdez remains in a starting role at second base while Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) is on the injured list.
Jun 4 2024Valdez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old is expected to serve as Boston's primary second baseman against right-handing pitching due to Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) and Romy Gonzalez (hamstring) being sidelined, but Valdez will sit Tuesday as lefty Max Fried takes the mound for Atlanta.
Jun 3 2024Valdez started at second base and went 1-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 8-4 extra-inning loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After serving as Boston's designated hitter Saturday, Valdez made a second consecutive start Sunday. He's expected to serve as the primary second baseman against right-handers while Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) and Romy Gonzalez (hamstring) are on the 10-day injured list, per Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe. Valdez will share the position with Jamie Westbrook, who should get the majority of the starts against left-handed pitching.
Jun 2 2024Valdez went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at DH and batting fifth, Valdez tormented Matt Olson and took him deep in the second and sixth innings, adding a two-bagger in between for good measure. It was the 25-year-old infielder's first start since being called back up from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, but with Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) headed back to the IL after leaving Saturday's game early, the path is clear for Valdez to see regular action at second base for at least the next couple weeks, perhaps on the strong side of a platoon with Romy Gonzalez. Valdez is batting just .179 (17-for-95) in the majors this year, but he's having a breakout season in the power department, slugging four homers in 31 games for Boston and adding six in 20 games for Worcester.
May 29 2024Valdez was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old joined the Red Sox as a member of the taxi squad with Tyler O'Neill (knee) banged up and is now on the 26-man roster with O'Neill headed to the injured list. Valdez has a .453 OPS in 98 plate appearances with Boston this season and should serve as a reserve infielder while up with the big club.
May 2 2024The Red Sox optioned Valdez to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old will head back to the minors to make room on the roster for infielder Zack Short, who was acquired via trade Wednesday and has now been added to the 26-man active roster. Valdez has slashed just .156/.186/.267 across 28 games with the big club this season. He will add to his versatility while at Worcester, as the plan is to use him at third base, first base and potentially the outfield in addition to second base.
May 1 2024The Red Sox will option Valdez to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a promising rookie campaign in 2023, Valdez has slashed just .156/.186/.267 across 98 plate appearances in the majors to begin the season and is now in line to return to the minors in an effort to get back on track at the plate. Zack Short -- who was acquired from the Mets on Wednesday -- will be activated Thursday to fill Valdez's roster spot.
Apr 25 2024Valdez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Valdez is getting a routine day off after starting at second base in each of the Red Sox's previous nine contests. David Hamilton will handle the keystone Thursday.