Kevin Kramer

The Pirates transferred Kevin Kramer (hip) to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Pittsburgh announced in May that Kramer underwent hip surgery and will be out 4-6 months. The procedural move clears a spot on the 40-man roster.

Kevin Kramer underwent surgery to repair the labrum of his right hip. He is expected to be out four-to-six months.

Fantasy Impact

If the MLB season resumes, Kramer's recovery timeline from surgery would put him out for the entire 2020 campaign. He was expected to start the season in Triple-A. Kramer slashed .167/.260/.190 with five RBI and five runs scored across 50 plate appearances for the Pirates i 2019. The former second-round pick is a stash in dynasty leagues only.

Kevin Kramer has been recalled to Pittsburgh following the injury to Kevin Newman.

Fantasy Impact

Kramer is the sixth ranked prospect in the Pirates' system. The UCLA-product finished Spring Training with four runs scored, six RBI, two stolen bases, one home run and one double. He also slashed .207/.258/.345 as well.

Kevin Kramer entered Wednesday's game against the Cubs in the ninth inning as a pinch-runner for Francisco Cervelli. He came around to score on a double by Starling Marte.

Fantasy Impact

Kramer has gotten limited playing time since being called up earlier this month and does not need to be owned.

Kevin Kramer went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's win over the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Kramer wasn't able to record a hit but reached base on a walk and came around to score just his third run since getting called up earlier in the month. He doesn't start often and is not worth owning.