Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds was unable to play in Wednesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a back injury. The team announced that Reynolds is currently being evaluated and treated by the medical staff, with his status listed as day-to-day.
This marks the first time this season that Reynolds has been forced to sit out a game for the Pirates. The team will have a day off on Thursday before heading to Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks in a three-game series starting on Friday.
In Reynolds’ absence, Connor Joe, Michael A. Taylor, and Joshua Palacios stepped up to cover the outfield positions for the Pirates. Reynolds has been a key player for Pittsburgh this season, leading the team in batting average, hits, home runs, and RBIs.
At 29 years old, Reynolds has established himself as a two-time All-Star with an impressive career batting average of .279, along with 116 home runs and 384 RBIs in 739 games played with the Pirates.
It remains to be seen how long Reynolds will be sidelined due to his back injury, but the Pirates will be hoping for a speedy recovery as they continue their push for success in the season. Stay tuned for updates on Reynolds’ condition and when he might return to the lineup.