Jason Martin hit a solo homer ion the first inning but it was all the Pirates could muster as they lost to the Blue Jays 2-1 in Bradenton. Kyle Crick gave up an RBI double to Kendrys Morales in the fifth to take the loss.
Pirates catcher Elias Diaz is being held out of all baseball activities as he deals with what could be a long-term illness. The team says Diaz will be on a week-to-week basis before he can resume playing. It’s reportedly a viral illness, but the Pirates are not offering any further details.
The Bucs will visit the Yankees in Tampa this afternoon, with Steven Brault getting his second start of the Spring.
