O'Hearn's Return Could Lift Pirates | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates’ playoff hopes hang in the balance as key player Ryan O’Hearn inches closer to returning from a quad strain, set to begin rehab with Triple-A Indianapolis. His return could be a game-changer for an offense ranked dead last with a .650 OPS over the past month. While his comeback won’t magically fix their five-and-a-half-game deficit from a postseason spot, it’s a vital step toward rebuilding for next year — and maybe even a spark before the season ends. 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/76398a70071f269e