PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates selected to take away beginning first baseman Rowdy Tellez from their game Friday evening towards the Arizona Diamondbacks, on account of damage.The Pirates introduced that Tellez suffered from back spasms, resulting in the medical employees to look at him and deal with him. They additionally introduced his standing is day-to-day. Rowdy Tellez was faraway from this night’s game on account of back spasms. He is at present being examined and handled by the medical employees. His standing is each day.— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 27, 2024Diamondbacks beginning pitcher in right-hander Zac Gallen hit Tellez on his hand within the high of the primary inning. Medical employees and Pirates supervisor Derek Shelton checked out him, however determined to maintain him on.Tellez struggled in his subsequent at-bat within the high of the third inning, laboring via and ultimately fouling out to Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno. Shelton took Tellez out shortly after and put utilityman Connor Joe in his place. Tellez has hit .249 this season, with 62 hits in 249 at-bats, together with 10 doubles, 9 home runs, 36 RBI and 19 walks to 56 strikeouts. He additionally has a .299 on-base proportion, .398 slugging proportion and .697 OPS.He performed with the Toronto Blue Jays from 2018-21, earlier than they traded him to NL Central rival within the Milwaukee Brewers for pitchers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis in July 2021. Tellez spent 2021-23 with the BrewersHe signed with the Pirates on a one-year contract value $3.2 million and $4 million with incentives. Tellez had a tough begin to the season, however his latest play, together with hitting over .300 in July, has began to result in great reception from the home followers.Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates.