Derrek Lee expects to be sidelined 2-4 weeks with a fractured left wrist. We would bet on him coming back closer to the latter end of that timetable. It's a shame for the Pirates, who have tanked over the last couple weeks and received just 18 at-bats from Lee before his injury. Garrett Jones will handle the bulk of the playing time at first base while Lee is out, with Steve Pearce likely getting some starts against left-handed pitching.

Pirates placed 1B Derrek Lee on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 10, with a fractured bone in his left wrist. The fact that Lee has wound up on the DL is not entirely surprising, but this is the first we've heard about him having any broken bones. Lee missed most of 2006 with broken bones in his right wrist and had surgery on that same wrist over this past offseason, and now he has issues with the other wrist. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out, but it surely won't be a minimum stint on the DL. Garrett Jones will handle first base while Lee is out.

Derrek Lee (hand) is out of the Pirates' lineup for the second straight game Friday. Lee is still having issues with his left hand, though the Pirates aren't expected to place him on the disabled list. Garrett Jones will make another start in his place Friday.

Derrek Lee (hand) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Giants. Lee is dealing with lingering soreness in his left hand. The veteran first baseman initially suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch last Wednesday against the Cubs.

Derrek Lee (hand) is back in the Pirates' lineup Monday against the Giants. Lee hasn't played since last Wednesday due to a bruised left hand. It's probably too little, too late for the Pirates to contend in the National League Central, but they would love for him to help put an end to their current 10-game losing streak.

Derrek Lee (hand) is again out of the lineup Saturday. Lee has now missed three straight games due to lingering discomfort in his bruised left hand. The Pirates are hopeful that he'll feel well enough to play Sunday.

Derrek Lee (hand) is out of the Pirates' lineup for the second straight day Friday. Lee is currently nursing a bruised left hand suffered when he was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's loss to the Cubs. Garrett Jones will make the start at first base Friday and bat second against Padres' right-hander Aaron Harang.

Derrek Lee was scratched from Thursday's game against the Cubs due to soreness in his hand. Lee is 3-for-10 with two home runs since joining up with the Pirates. He's being called "day-to-day."

Derrek Lee will not join the Pirates until Monday in Pittsburgh. Pirates fans will have to stomach Lyle Overbay for one more day. Lee's numbers on the year aren't much to look at, but he's been on a tear since the All-Star break and will be a clear upgrade for them.

Pirates acquired 1B Derrek Lee from the Orioles for 1B Aaron Baker. A nice addition for the Bucs, who have not been getting consistent production this season from the first base position. Lee is currently hitting just .248/.306/.409, but he's been on a tear since the All-Star break and is still one of the top defensive first basemen in the league. He should do well for third-place Pittsburgh.