Enmanuel Valdez#47

Indianapolis Indians·BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Pos: 2B, 3B, SS

B/T: L / R

Born: Dec 28, 1998 (27)

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 202 lbs

Owned: 0.0%

From: San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic

Acquired: Int'l Free Agent

Enmanuel Valdez

#47

Indianapolis Indians BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Position: 2B, 3B, SS

Bats/Throws: L / R

Born: Dec 28, 1998 (27)

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 202 lbs

Owned: 0.01%

From: San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic

Acquired: Int'l Free Agent

The Pirates outrighted Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Apr 9Rotowire

He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Valdez will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old is a career .230/.288/.392 hitter over parts of three major-league seasons.

The Pirates designated Valdez for assignment Friday.

Apr 3Rotowire

The club needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster for the addition of Konnor Griffin. Valdez has managed just a .230/.288/.392 batting line over parts of three major-league seasons.

The Pirates optioned Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Mar 16Rotowire

Valdez was limited to just 102 plate appearances with the Pirates in 2025 before suffering a season-ending dislocated left shoulder in May, but after playing in the Dominican Winter League during the offseason, he received a clean bill of health heading into the spring. Despite offering the ability to play multiple infield positions, Valdez status as a left-handed hitter likely limited his appeal as a bench bat for the Pirates. Valdez will get the chance to play regularly at Indianapolis to begin the season and could emerge as a strong-side platoon option for the Pirates at some point in 2026 if Pittsburgh loses an everyday infielder to an injury.

Valdez (shoulder) has returned to game action with the Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Winter League, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Dec 1Rotowire

Valdez underwent season-ending surgery in May to repair a dislocated left shoulder, but he's played three winter ball games and smacked a grand slam in his third contest for Estrellas on Sunday. Slated to turn 27 later this month, Valdez slashed .209/.294/.363 with two home runs and an 11:16 BB:K over 102 plate appearances for Pittsburgh before getting hurt. It seems Valdez will ready to roll for the start of spring training and he'll compete for a spot on the Pirates' Opening Day roster in 2026.

Valdez (shoulder) will not be cleared to start hitting until the offseason, MLB.com reports.

9/18/25Rotowire

Valdez was originally expected to be cleared to play in winter ball, though this report places that in doubt. He continues to throw from 120 feet and is expected to resume fielding grounders in the next several days.

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Year	G	PA	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2023BOS	49	149	139	37	8	0	6	19	5	8	37	.266	.311	.453	.764
2024BOS	76	223	201	43	12	0	6	28	1	17	53	.214	.270	.363	.633
2025PIT	31	102	91	19	4	2	2	12	0	11	16	.209	.294	.363	.657
Career	156	474	431	99	24	2	14	59	6	36	106	0.230	0.288	0.392	0.680