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    EsmerlynValdez

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    • Pittsburgh PiratesPirates
    • #55
    • Right FielderRF
    • HT/WT
      1.88 m, 106 kg
    • Birthdate
      27/1/2004 (22)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • HT/WT
      1.88 m, 106 kg
    • Birthdate
      27/1/2004 (22)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Peravia, Dominican Republic
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • AVG
      .232
      HR
      17
      Tied-110th
      RBI
      47
      150+
      OPS
      .855
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    DateOPPResultABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
    Fri 9/11@CHCCHC
    L
    12-2
    300000002
    Thu 9/10@CHWCHW
    W
    4-2
    211001110
    Wed 9/9@CHWCHW
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    9-3
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    Racing Positions

      • Pirates rookie Valdez lands on IL after baserunning injury
        • 2M
        Pirates rookie Valdez lands on IL after baserunning injury
        • Pirates rookie Valdez limps off with left hamstring injury
          • 2M
          Pirates rookie Valdez limps off with left hamstring injury
          • Fantasy baseball lineup Friday advice: Strong matchup for Merrill Kelly at home
            • 2M
            • ESPN Fantasy
            Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) throws in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field.
            • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Thursday: Start Sasaki in clash of NL's best
              • 3M
              • ESPN Fantasy
              Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Thursday: Start Sasaki in clash of NL's best
              • Pirates' Valdez OK to play after being hit by pitch
                • 4M
                Pirates' Valdez OK to play after being hit by pitch
                • Pirates rookie Valdez hit in hand by pitch, exits
                  • 4M
                  Pirates rookie Valdez hit in hand by pitch, exits
                  • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Options are limited to make up ground
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                    • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: Doubleheader in the Bronx
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                      New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) is greeted at home plate by left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) after hitting a two run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium.
                      • Fantasy baseball free agents: The hottest bats in baseball are in Pittsburgh
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                        • Tristan H. Cockcroft
                        Esmerlyn Valdez #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians.
                        • Pirates rookie Valdez up to 12 HRs in 31 games
                          • 4M
                          Pirates rookie Valdez up to 12 HRs in 31 games

                        2026 NL Cent Standings

                        TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                        Milwaukee10359.636-W5
                        Chicago Cubs8973.54914W1
                        Pittsburgh8280.50621W1
                        St. Louis7785.47526L4
                        Cincinnati7587.46328L1
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