Pirates pitcher injures finger in altercation with teammate, undergoes surgery

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 04: Kyle Crick #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on September 4, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO — Pirates pitcher Kyle Crick underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a finger that was injured in an altercation with a teammate, according to a statement by the team.

Crick’s surgery was needed to repair a tendon in his right index finger. According to the team, Crick was injured during a clubhouse altercation in San Francisco Monday with fellow pitcher Felipe Vazquez. Both players were fined, the team said.

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“The behavior exhibited by these two players last night is unacceptable, inconsistent with the standards expected of a Major League player and will not be tolerated by the organization,” said General Manager Neal Huntington.

The team expects Crick to be ready for Spring Training next season.