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Esmerlyn Valdez

Esmerlyn Valdez leaves Double-A game injured Tuesday

by Brenton Kemp | Pirates Correspondent | Tue, Jul 22nd 8:38pm EDT

Pirates infield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez was injured sliding for a ball in foul territory on Tuesday and needed a cart to get off the field. (Jarrod Prugar on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

Valdez, 21, raked at High-A to begin the season, hitting .303 with 20 homers and a .977 OPS in 72 games before cooling off after a promotion to Double-A. It looks like he will miss some time moving forward.

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