Bortuzzo is the latest Pens defender to go down as the team already has five d-men sidelined. The rookie had no points through five games before getting hurt.

Sounds like Kris Letang will not play tonight and one of Bortuzzo and Picard draws in.

Bortuzzo has no fantasy hockey value while playing in the AHL.

The defenseman was held scoreless over two games in the AHL level.

Following two seasons in the AHL, Bortuzzo was expected to compete for a roster spot. Last season, the former third rounder scored four goals and 26 points over 79 games with the Wikes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. He could see playing time later in the season should the blue line sustain injuries.