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Originally posted on Inside The Diamonds | By JC Giff | Last updated Mar 16, 2026 1:32 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a successful spring so far with a 15-7 record in Grapefruit League play. Today, they will send Noah Davis to the mound to face the Minnesota Twins and Joe Ryan. First pitch will be at 1:05 PM and will be aired on MLB. TV. The Pittsburgh Pirates will kick off their season with a three-game series on the road against the New York Mets. Ahead of today’s game with the Twins, the Pirates have made a roster move. They are sending veteran infielder Enmanuel Valdez to finish his spring with the Indianapolis Indians in Triple-A.

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Enmanuel Valdez

The team has optioned Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A today. He will finish his spring training there. He will start the year with the Indianapolis Indians. This spring, he has played in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He recorded two hits, one RBI, and five walks. He struck out eight times. Valdez finishes his 2026 Big League spring training with a .077/.226/.077 slash line. Last season, Valdez played in 31 games for the Pirates with a .209/.294/.363 slash line. In 2024, Valdez played for the Boston Red Sox organization, appearing in both Triple-A Worcester and Boston. While with the Worcester Woo Sox in 2024, he played in 50 games. He achieved eight doubles, 11 home runs, and 30 RBI. His slash line was .233/.330/.446.

This article first appeared on Inside The Diamonds and was syndicated with permission.

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