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Pirates Adjust Roster After Multiple Injuries and Reinstatements

PUBLISHED May 17, 2026, 11:22 AM ET

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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right fielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list on May 17 after he suffered a right quad strain during a 6-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park on May 16 while attempting to field a pop-up. The team reinstated outfielder Jake Mangum from the 10-day injured list the same day to fill outfield depth. This week Mangum started in center field in the series finale while the Pirates assess O'Hearn's recovery; general manager Ben Cherington told the Pirates Insider Show that O'Hearn's injury is on the moderate side and could keep him sidelined for up to four weeks, and Joey Bart remains on the injured list with a left foot infection since May 6, prompting short-term roster adjustments.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

May 6: Joey Bart placed on 10-day injured list with left foot infection.
May 7: Jake Mangum scratched from lineup at Chase Field; hamstring issue sidelined him nine games.
May 16: Ryan O'Hearn injured while fielding a pop-up in a 6-0 loss to the Phillies at PNC Park.
May 17: Pirates reinstated Jake Mangum and placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list.
May 17 (later): GM Ben Cherington said O'Hearn could miss up to four weeks, extending expected downtime.

News Intelligence

If you're a Pirates fan, these injuries could affect the team's performance. O'Hearn's absence might lead to a weaker outfield. Keep an eye on how Mangum performs in center field.

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Who Benefited

Jake Mangum and reserve outfielders benefit from immediate roster opportunity as Mangum's reinstatement provides defensive coverage and lineup depth while Ryan O'Hearn rehabs from a right quad strain.

Who Impacted

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffer reduced lineup potency and catcher depth with Ryan O'Hearn and Joey Bart sidelined, increasing reliance on bench players and creating immediate lineup and defensive challenges.

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