McCutchen, McDonald exit game early with injuries

Both Andrew McCutchen and James McDonald left Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to injuries.

McCutchen, who was having a good day at the plate (2-for-2 with a RBI and a run scored) was replaced by Corey Wimberly in the third inning. It was reported that he left early due to discomfort in his left wrist. McCutchen will be reevaluated once the team travels back to Bradenton, Fla., after the game.

McDonald was taken out of the game in the third inning. The Pirates trainers, Manager Clint Hurdle and staff, met McDonald at the mound and he was replaced by Brian Burres. When walking off the field, McDonald was holding his left hand on his left hip. It was reported that he was experiencing some discomfort in his left side. He will be reevaluated upon arrival at Bradenton.

Update: Both McCutchen and McDonald are en route to Pirates complex in Bradenton, Fla., for further evaluations.

Update: Manager Clint Hurdle was asked to comment on the inuries of McCutchen and McDonald and if there were any new updates on their conditions.

“I don’t talk about injuries,” Hurdle said today after the 8-7 win against the Rays. “I’m not a doctor. Normally, information doesn’t get accurate until later on. Reasons being for misinformation, I usually say, ‘We’ll make a comment later.’ “

“I’m not going to go there,” Hurdle said impatiently. “I don’t deal with those things. The training staff deals with those things. Sometimes, things are said, you know, what he feels, what he’ll feel later, what he’ll feel tomorrow. We’ll get a doctor to look at him appropriately and professionally and we’ll have more information for you.”