Day one of spring training and the Pittsburgh Pirates already have significant injury news. First baseman Spencer Horwitz, who was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians this offseason, is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks following right wrist surgery to address chronic symptoms.

First baseman Spencer Horwitz, who was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians this offseason, is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks following right wrist surgery to address chronic symptoms. The procedure was performed by Dr. Thomas Graham last week.

Newly acquired Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is expected to miss most of spring training after undergoing surgery on his right wrist. Horwitz, acquired in a trade with Cleveland in December,