Hernandez Injury Halts Rise | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Seth Hernandez, the Pirates’ top pitching prospect and 2025 sixth overall draft pick, is sidelined with a left oblique injury—just as he was starting to dominate in the minors. The 20-year-old right-hander, who posted a stellar 0.96 ERA in Single-A before moving up to High-A, suffered the setback during a shutout start on July 24. With oblique injuries notoriously tricky to rehab, his return timeline is uncertain, and a mid-season promotion to Double-A now looks unlikely. For a player already considered one of baseball’s brightest young arms, this is a major setback—but also a reminder of how fragile elite development can be. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/67edf20b6f4a0273