The Pittsburgh Pirates released outfielder Daniel Nava on Tuesday. The 35-year-old was signed to a minor league deal in January and was expected to compete for the team's left field job. However, the Pirates traded for Corey Dickerson and Nava suffered a back injury in spring training that ultimately required surgery on Feb. 27. [...]

This article references and more! Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Daniel Nava (back) underwent back surgery on Tuesday and will be out 10 to 12 weeks, according to head trainer Todd Tomczyk. It's a tough blow for the 35-year-old Nava, as he was hoping to make the team out of camp as a platoon partner in left field. That was looking less likely after the team signed outfielder Corey Dickerson, too. Nava could make a part-time impact with Pittsburgh later in the year, but he shouldn't be drafted at all.Keep on reading: Daniel Nava Out 10-12 Weeks After Surgery

This article references Daniel Nava and more! Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Daniel Nava (back) has not participated in the team's last two workouts and is "rehab-only," according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. General manager Neal Huntington said the team is hopeful Nava will return quickly, but outfielders Bryce Brentz and Michael Saunders are backup plans in case Nava isn't ready. Nava had good numbers in limited playing time with the Phillies, but he also dealt with back problems last year, too. He has good splits against r[...]Keep on reading: Pirates Hope Daniel Nava Will Return Soon

This article references Daniel Nava and more! Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Daniel Nava (back) was held out of Tuesday's workouts due to lower back discomfort. Nava also dealt with back problems last year, so the team will play it cautious early in camp. The veteran outfielder hit well with the Phillies last year (.301/.393/.421), but he was fortunate with a .357 BABIP. He has value to the Pirates as a fourth or fifth outfielder and could see starts in left field against right-handed pitchers. Nava's fantasy value is minimal without guarant[...]Keep on reading: Daniel Nava Held Out Of Workouts

This article references and more! The Pittsburgh Pirates have an outfield spot open heading into the 2018 season with Andrew McCutchen traded to the Giants. It seems likely that they will choose between Adam Frazier, Sean Rodriguez and Jordan Luplow to fill in next to outfielders Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco. Prospect Austin Meadows, 22, is on the brink of a major league roster spot, but he needs more seasoning at Triple-A. Daniel Nava could be a platoon mate in one of the corner outfield spots against right-handers, but h[...]Keep on reading: Pirates Have Outfield Opening This Year

This article references and more! The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent outfielder Daniel Nava on Tuesday, according to a source. The expectation is that he could become part of a left field platoon situation. Nava landed on the disabled list three times in 2017 for the Phillies and has played in just 134 games in the past two seasons. [...]Keep on reading: Pirates Sign Daniel Nava

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Daniel Nava was placed on the 60-day disabled list [...]

Veteran outfielder Daniel Nava was activated by the Philadelphia Phillies today following a stint on the disabled list with a lower back strain. The 34-year-old is hitting .298 with four home runs and 20 RBI, managing to play well when healthy, but struggling to do that. The most recent disabled lis[...]

For the third time this season, the Philadelphia Phillies have placed outfielder Daniel Nava on the disabled list. [...]

Despite the passing of the trade deadline on Monday, August brings plenty of possible switches through waiver trades. One candidate for this kind of transaction on the Philadelphia Phillies it outfielder Daniel Nava, who was activated off the disabled list yesterday. The 34-year-old was placed on th[...]