Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Rafael Flores has been placed on the 7-day injured list after developing concussion symptoms, adding another setback to the club's roster. The move came after Flores was involved in a collision during Pittsburgh's game against the Chicago Cubs, prompting the team to remove him from action and later enter him into Major League Baseball's concussion protocol. The Pirates subsequently recalled catcher Shawn Ross from Triple-A Indianapolis to fill the roster spot while Flores undergoes further evaluation and recovery.
Although the Pirates have not disclosed the severity of Flores' concussion symptoms, the decision to place him on the concussion injured list reflects the league's emphasis on protecting players with suspected head injuries. Under MLB protocols, athletes must successfully progress through a structured return-to-play process before they are medically cleared to resume baseball activities.
