MLB · Storyline · team change · 2026
Esmerlyn Valdez called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates
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Esmerlyn Valdez was called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates (call_up) — official May 28, 2026.
official · official_transactions:14252 · effective May 28, 2026 · 1 independent source chain
As of Jul 2, 2026
What we know
team membership — Pittsburgh Pirates (via call_up)
official · official_transactions:14252 · effective May 28, 2026
Timeline
- May 24, 2026reported✓ confirmed May 28, 2026Esmerlyn Valdez negotiated a solid deal to get his home run ball back, trading…
- May 28, 2026officialOpitoned OF Esmerlyn Valdez to Indianapolis (IL). Recalled OF Tyler Callihan from Indianapolis.MLB official transactions
- Jun 28, 2026reportedEsmerlyn Valdez launched a massive 461-foot homer, showcasing incredible power.
- Jul 2, 2026reportedAnalysts see Esmerlyn Valdez sticking as a force in the Pirates lineup→ our coverage
- May 28, 2026settledteam_membership recorded: Pittsburgh Pirates (call_up)official_transactions:14252
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