It’s too early to know when Francisco Cervelli will return from the concussion disabled list and how this latest injury will affect his availability behind the plate.
Still, it seems the Pirates’ recent decision to have Cervelli work out at first base may pay off sooner than later.
Cervelli, who was placed on the concussion disabled list Saturday for the second time in a month and fourth time in the last two seasons, has played seven games at the position in his big-league career. His 49 innings at first base include two games (one start) for the Pirates in 2016.