Former Arizona Wildcats standout Kevin Newman could miss up to five weeks with a groin injury, it was announced Wednesday.
The 28-year-old shortstop was hitting .250 with eight RBI in 14 games this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who took him in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft. Known more for his defense, Newman was a Gold Glove finalist in 2021 but had already committed four errors (one more than all of last season) this spring.
Newman left Tuesday night’s home loss to the Milwaukee Brewers with groin soreness and was diagnosed with a strain.