Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Nick Gonzales experienced a bittersweet moment on opening day. While he celebrated a home run against the Miami Marlins, he also sustained an ankle injury while running the bases. The unusual injury has landed Gonzales on the 10-day injured list.
The incident occurred during the game against the Marlins. After hitting the home run, Gonzales appeared to stumble slightly as he rounded first base. While he completed the home run trot, he was visibly limping. Following the game, the Pirates announced that Gonzales had suffered an ankle injury.
Gonzales' placement on the injured list is a blow to the Pirates, as he was expected to be a key contributor to the team's offense this season. The team has not yet announced a timeline for his return, but he will be re-evaluated by team doctors in the coming days. The Pirates will need to find a replacement for Gonzales in the lineup while he recovers.
Pirates' Nick Gonzales Injured After Home Run, Placed on IL
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Nick Gonzales suffered an unusual ankle injury during the opening day game against the Miami Marlins. Gonzales injured himself rounding the bases after hitting a home run. He has been placed on the 10-day injured list, sidelining him for at least the next week and a half. The injury is a setback for the Pirates and Gonzales early in the season.