Pirates call up red-hot prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, start him in right field at Toronto
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up 22-year-old prospect Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis. Valdez has been performing exceptionally well, hitting five home runs in his last five games. He made his debut in right field during a game against Toronto.
- ▪Esmerlyn Valdez was recalled after a hot streak, hitting .355 with 10 RBIs in his last eight games.
- ▪He hit five home runs in the last five games prior to his call-up.
- ▪Valdez is ranked as the organization's No. 9 prospect according to MLB Pipeline.
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