The Pittsburgh Pirates have made the decision to place designated hitter Andrew McCutchen on the 10-day injured list due to left knee inflammation. McCutchen sustained the injury during a game against the Seattle Mariners, specifically while running the bases in the seventh inning of their recent 5-3 victory. Despite the setback, McCutchen, aged 37, has been on an 11-game hitting streak, his longest of the season, and has managed to maintain a .235 batting average with 16 home runs in 101 games. The former National League MVP in 2013 is a five-time All-Star known for his remarkable career in Major League Baseball.

In response to McCutchen’s placement on the injured list, infielder Alika Williams has been called up from Triple-A Indianapolis. Williams, who has appeared in 25 games for the Pirates this season, holds a batting average of .210. The Pirates are making adjustments to their lineup to compensate for McCutchen’s absence and hope that Williams can make meaningful contributions to the team during this period.

This move comes as the Pirates navigate through the challenges of the season, aiming to maintain competitiveness in the league. Fans will have to wait and see how the team adapts to McCutchen’s absence and how Williams seizes this opportunity to showcase his skills on the field.