The Pirates lost starting center fielder Starling Marte and shortstop Erik Gonzalez to the IL Saturday, a day after a violent collision shook both players in a win over the Giants.
Both players were chasing a shallow popup by Yangervis Solarte in the eighth inning when they collided at full speed in shallow center. The two players remained down on the grass for several minutes. Gonzalez walked off the field under his own power, while Marte left sitting in a cart.
The Pirates announced Gonzalez has been diagnosed with a fractured left clavicle and was placed on the 60-day DL. Marte was placed on the 10-day IL with a chest wall contusion.
“It’s unfortunate. You hate to see your men laying on the field,” Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said after Friday's game.
It's a big blow to the Pirates (11-6), who began Saturday in first place in the NL Central, one game ahead of the Brewers. The loss of Marte, a 2016 All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, is especially tough for a team already dealing with the loss of three of their top four outfielders.
Right fielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder), who hasn't played this season, has appeared in four rehab games with Triple-A Indianapolis. Outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (fractured finger), who also has yet to play this year, began his assignment on Friday. Left fielder Corey Dickerson (strained shoulder) has not made an appearance since April 3.
To fill Gonzalez and Marte's spots, the Pirates recalled shortstop Cole Tucker and selected outfielder Bryan Reynolds from Indianapolis.
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