The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that second baseman Nick Gonzales will be on the 10-day injured list following a diagnosis of a non-displaced fracture in his left ankle. Gonzales, who made his first Opening Day start, hit a two-run home run but was visibly in pain, leading to his replacement by Adam Frazier. The injury was initially reported as "recurrent left ankle discomfort," suggesting it might have been an ongoing issue. Gonzales was drafted seventh overall in 2020 and showed promise last season with a .270 batting average over 387 plate appearances.
Nick Gonzales has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a non-displaced fracture in his left ankle, prompting the Pirates to recall Enmanuel Valdéz.
Despite hitting a two-run home run during his first Opening Day start, Gonzales' injury has raised concerns about his performance earlier in the game.
The Pirates originally listed Gonzales' injury as "recurrent left ankle discomfort," indicating that the issue may have been ongoing before it became debilitating.
Gonzales, the seventh overall pick in 2020, has shown potential in his MLB career but faced challenges, including a disappointing season two years ago.
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