An injury to first baseman Spencer Horwitz could create an opportunity for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Billy Cook to show the team what he can do. The Pirates announced Wednesday that Horwitz underwent surgery on his right wrist last week to “address chronic symptoms,

First baseman Spencer Horwitz, who was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians this offseason, is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks following right wrist surgery to address chronic symptoms. The procedure was performed by Dr.

Newly acquired Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is expected to miss most of spring training after undergoing surgery on his right wrist. Horwitz, acquired in a trade with Cleveland in December,

February 11: Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz will miss time in Spring Training because of a right wrist injury, report Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. While specifics on the injury are unclear, Destin and Hiles write that Horwitz underwent surgery at some point and remains in a cast.

The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz this offseason with the intention of him being their Opening Day first baseman. That looks very much in doubt now. The team announced on Wednesday that Horwitz underwent surgery on his right wrist last week to address chronic symptoms,

The Pirates announced their new first baseman underwent a wrist procedure and will be out an extended period of time.