PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Just when the Pirates lost its starting first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, potentially for the rest of the season, they get a MLB first baseman back.
Out since June 24 due to a hamstring injury, and then suffering a concussion after being hit by a pitch during a rehab assignment in A Bradenton, Spencer Horwitz was activated and in the starting lineup batting fifth for the series finale in Cincinnati Sunday.
The 28-year-old, left-handed hitter was the Pirates most consistent hitter through the first 74 games. He was hitting .280 with a .386 on-base percentage and .842 OPS with 11 doubles, and 10 home runs.
Pirates sent outfielder Billy Cook to AAA to make room on the roster.
Lefty hitting first baseman has .842 OPS
Lefty hitting first baseman has .842 OPS
