Valdez Soars with Rookie of the Month Honors | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Esmerlyn Valdez is exploding onto the scene for the Pirates, turning heads with a monster July that earned him NL Rookie of the Month honors. After a slow start, he’s now crushing it at the plate — 12 homers, 33 RBIs since June — and led all rookies in homers (8), total bases, and slugging. He tied for MLB lead in RBIs (25) and walked 15 times, showing elite plate discipline. GM Ben Cherington praised his growth and adaptability, and Valdez’s consistent performance since June proves he’s not just a flash in the pan — he’s a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s future. 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/1d72147d4c48a8a1