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Jul 19, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds was scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon’s game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals due to back spasms.
Per the Pirates, Reynolds is being examined and treated by the team’s medical staff. He is considered day-to-day.
Reynolds, 29, has yet to miss a game this season for Pittsburgh, which is idle Thursday and visits the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday in the opener of a three-game series in Phoenix.
Connor Joe, Michael A. Taylor, and Joshua Palacios will man the outfield on Wednesday for the Pirates.
Reynolds leads the team in batting average (.288), hits (117), homers (18), and RBIs (61).
A two-time All-Star, Reynolds is a career .279 hitter with 116 homers and 384 RBIs in 739 career games with the Pirates.
–Field Level Media
The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a setback in their lineup on Wednesday afternoon as outfielder Bryan Reynolds was scratched from the starting lineup due to back spasms. Reynolds, a key player for the Pirates, is being examined and treated by the team’s medical staff and is considered day-to-day.
Despite the setback, Reynolds has been a consistent presence for the Pirates this season, not missing a game up until this point. The team, which had a day off on Thursday, will be looking to bounce back as they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday for a three-game series in Phoenix.
In Reynolds’ absence, Connor Joe, Michael A. Taylor, and Joshua Palacios stepped up to man the outfield for the Pirates. Reynolds, who leads the team in various offensive categories such as batting average, hits, homers, and RBIs, is a vital player for the team.
As a two-time All-Star, Reynolds has proven himself to be a valuable asset to the Pirates with a career batting average of .279, 116 homers, and 384 RBIs in 739 career games. The team will be hoping for a quick recovery for Reynolds as they continue their season.
–Field Level Media