Episode

The Pirates Can’t Take Esmerlyn Valdez Out of the Lineup

Podcast

North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Published

Jul 3, 2026

Duration seconds

1030

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Summary

Alex Stumpf explains why Valdez has earned an extended opportunity as an everyday player, the improvements he is already showing at the plate and why the Pirates cannot justify giving Marcell Ozuna more at-bats right now. Could Valdez simply take hold of an outfield job and keep it for the rest of the season?