The Pirates placed Gonzalez (side) on the 10-day injured list Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The infielder exited Thursday's game after suffering the injury. It's unclear how long Gonzalez will be sidelined, but the Pirates will be severely shorthanded in the infield until he returns. Wilmer Difo, tasked with filling the hole left by Gonzalez, was recalled Friday.

Gonzalez exited Thursday's game against the Brewers due to right side discomfort, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez exited the game after apparently suffering the injury while running out a single. With Colin Moran (wrist) already sidelined, the Pirates will be shorthanded along the infield if Gonzalez is forced to miss any further action. Ben Gamel took over at first base, with Jared Oliva entering the contest in the outfield.

Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez's versatility has allowed him to hold down a near-everyday role for most of the season, but the recent returns of Ke'Bryan Hayes, Colin Moran and Phillip Evans from the injured list may have closed the 29-year-old's path to steady playing time. He'll be on the bench for a second straight game Wednesday.

Gonzalez isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez has gone 2-for-13 with a double, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across the last four games. Wilmer Difo will start at third base and bat sixth.

Gonzalez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez had gone hitless with a walk and a strikeout in seven at-bats across his last two games. Wilmer Difo will start at third base and bat seventh.

Gonzalez isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez had gone 3-for-8 with an RBI and a strikeout across the last two contests. Wilmer Difo will take over at third base and bat seventh.

Gonzalez is not starting Friday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez owns a .152/.152/.152 slash line over his last 11 games. Wilmer Difo will get the start at third base in his absence.

Gonzalez isn't starting Monday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez had gone 3-for-13 with two runs and two strikeouts in the last three games. Wilmer Difo will take over at third base and bat sixth.

Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a single, run, stolen base and strikeout in Pittsburgh's 2-1 win over San Diego Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez singled, stole second and scored the Pirate's crucial second run on a subsequent Eric Hosmer error. It was Gonzalez's first steal of the year and he only has 10 career in five season so it doesn't appear he'll be a viable source of steals moving forward.

Gonzalez went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

The infielder is hitting just .176 in his last six games after enjoying an offensive surge in the middle of April. Regardless, Gonzalez has been a valuable contributor to Pittsburgh's lineup, having homered twice and driven in 14 runs so far. The Pirates' lack of legitimate offensive depth will likely keep Gonzalez in the everyday mix going forward even if his production isn't overwhelming, but the 29-year-old has shown flashes of potential in the early going.