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The Pirates Are Being Smart and Taking it Slow With Lonnie White Jr.

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Lonnie White Jr. is currently on the 60-day injured list in the Florida Complex League, dealing with elbow and hamstring issues. Both injured are considered minor, and White could return next month.

The Pirates drafted White with the 64th overall pick last year, and gave him a $1.5 million bonus to sign him away from being a two-sport athlete at Penn State. He made his debut in nine games last year in the FCL, hitting for a .258/.303/.516 line with two homers.

The former wide receiver has yet to play baseball full-time. The Pirates have been working on easing him into that process, especially with the injuries.