Pirates place Ryan O'Hearn (quad strain) on 10-day IL

Field Level Media|published: Sat 1st August, 17:33 2026

Jul 31, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn (29) walks off the field with assistance in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, after the first baseman/outfielder suffered a left quad strain late in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

While meeting with the media before Saturday's game in Cincinnati, O'Hearn said he will miss six-to-eight weeks.

O'Hearn ,33, had to be helped off the field in the ninth after he unsuccessfully tried to beat out a high chopper to second. He hopped awkwardly as he crossed the first base bag.

A free-agent acquisition in the offseason, O'Hearn is hitting .270 in 96 games. His 17 home runs tie his career high, and he has driven in 69 runs.

In a corresponding move, the Pirates activated catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores, Jr. from the seven-day concussion IL. Flores, Jr. has played in eight games for Pittsburgh in 2026, collecting four hits in 15 at-bats, with his first career home run and two RBIs.

Flores, Jr. is in Saturday's lineup, batting eighth and playing first base.

Also, Antwone Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis and fellow right-hander Isaac Mattson was recalled from the same affiliate.

--Field Level Media

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