Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz (wrist) out 6-8 weeks

Field Level Media|published: Wed 12th February, 11:22 2025

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Sep 13, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Spencer Horwitz (48) throws to starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (not pictured) to get out St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (not pictured) at first base during the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks after undergoing a procedure to his right wrist last week to address chronic symptoms, the team announced Wednesday.

The Pirates begin the season on March 27 in the opener of a four-game series against the host Miami Marlins.

The procedure was performed last week on Horwitz, who was traded twice on Dec. 10. Horwitz began the day as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays and ended it as a member of the Pirates, after a brief stopover with the Cleveland Guardians.

First, the Blue Jays acquired three-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman Andres Gimenez and right-hander Nick Sandlin from the Guardians in exchange for Horwitz and minor league outfielder Nick Mitchell.

Then Cleveland sent Horwitz to Pittsburgh in exchange for right-hander Luis L. Ortiz and minor league left-handers Josh Hartle and Michael Kennedy.

Horwitz, 27, appeared in 112 games for the Blue Jays over the past two seasons, including 97 in 2024. He batted .265 with a .367 on-base percentage, a .433 slugging percentage, 12 homers and 40 RBIs in 2024, giving him a career batting line of .264/.355/.428 with 13 home runs and 47 RBIs.

--Field Level Media