Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Shares Offseason Plans

PITTSBURGH — Esmerlyn Valdez has a big 2027 ahead of him and the Pittsburgh Pirates need him at his very best. Valdez had a strong rookie season for the Pirates in 2026, which came to an end with a grade 1-2 hamstring tear with two weeks remaining.

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