The Pirates announced that second baseman is headed to the 10-day injured list after suffering a non-displaced fracture in Juan Samuel Jersey his left ankle. Fellow infielder was recalled to take the active roster spot. Gonzales made his first career Opening Day start at the keystone yesterday. He went 1-3, striking out twice before drilling a two-run home run to left field. That set up a , as an obviously hobbled Gonzales limped his way around the bases. The Pirates lifted him for defensive replacement in the next half-inning. The team initially announced the injury as recurrent left ankle discomfort, so it seemingly predates that swing, but the pain clearly became too much to bear. The seventh overall pick in 2020, Gonzales has appeared in parts of three MLB seasons. He hit .209 in 35 games two seasons ago. Gonzales turned in a nearly league average .270/.311/.398 slash with seven homers through 387 plate appearances last year. His power and walk rates were both middling, but he made enough contact to hit at a .270 clip. Among Pittsburgh hitters with 300+ plate appearances, only , and were more productive offensive players by measure of wRC+. An already light lineup takes a hit with Frazier now in line for the majority of the second base work. The veteran is coming off a .202/.282/.294 showing acro s 294 plate appearances with the Royals. Frazier was an All-Star during his first stint in Pittsburgh but has hit .236/.301/.336 since being traded to San Diego at the 2021 deadline. The Bucs brought him back on a $1.525MM free agent deal to work in a utility capacity. Hell now be tasked with regular playing time while Gonzales is out. The Pirates havent announced a timetable, but even a non-displaced fracture is surely going to cost him more than the 10-day minimum. Pittsburgh acquired Valdez from the Red Sox after Boston designated him for a signment in December. The career .235/.286/.400 hitter will work behind Frazier in a backup role and is in line for his team debut. Theyre both left-handed hitters, so its unlikely to be a platoon. Frazier gets the nod tonight, hitting eighth against Miami righty . Mike Schmidt Jersey