Brett Sullivan - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Knocks in two Sullivan went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Padres.

Impact Sullivan has started three straight games with Hunter Goodman (finger) unable to handle defensive work behind the plate. Sullivan managed a double for the second consecutive contest, also knocking in Colorado's only two runs on the day. He has only 135 career plate appearances in the majors, but Sullivan has hit just .216 with two home runs.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 13 • FOX SPORTS

Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Ty France went 3 for 3 with a home run and scored three times as the surging San Diego Padres finished a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-2 victory

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Drawing third straight start Sullivan will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Though top backstop Hunter Goodman will remain in the lineup at designated hitter Sunday, he has yet to resume catching since suffering a right middle finger laceration in Thursday's 7-3 loss. Sullivan will pick up his third consecutive start as a result, but since the Rockies haven't been compelled to call up another catcher from the minors, Goodman will presumably return to action behind the plate in the near future. Sullivan's playing time will tail off considerably at that point.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Xander Bogaerts hits a walk-off grand slam in the 12th as Padres top Rockies 7-3

Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 12th inning and the San Diego Padres snapped the Colorado Rockies’ four-game winning streak with a 7-3 victory

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

Pinch hitter Tyler Freeman hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Added to roster The Rockies selected Sullivan's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

Impact Sullivan won the backup catcher job behind starter Hunter Goodman. He will get some starts on days Goodman serves as a designated hitter, but Sullivan will mostly operate as a reserve.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will be part of Opening Day roster Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer announced Sunday that Sullivan has secured a spot on the Opening Day roster, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sullivan beat out Braxton Fulford for the Rockies' backup catcher gig during spring training. The Rockies are expected to formally select Sullivan's contract Friday, when the team sets its final roster ahead of the season opener in Miami. Sullivan split time between the Padres and Pirates organizations in 2025, seeing action in only three games in the majors while slashing .207/.264/.325 with four home runs and six stolen bases across 295 plate appearances at the Triple-A level. He's expected to play sparingly behind top backstop Hunter Goodman.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Spring Training: Rockies pitching struggles again in 8-3 loss to Guardians Colorado Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan led the game off with a solo shot to right against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams,...

MARCH 2 • ROXPILE.COM

Nets NRI pact from Colorado The Rockies signed Sullivan to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sullivan spent nearly all of the 2025 season at the Triple-A level between the Padres and Pirates organization, slashing only .207/.264/.325 in 75 contests. A career .204/.250/.291 hitter over parts of three big-league seasons, Sullivan will turn 32 in February and is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Albuquerque.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Pirates Sullivan signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates and has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sullivan was DFA'd by the Pirates on Monday and eventually outrighted to Indianapolis. While he'll remain at Triple-A, Sullivan has been re-added to the 40-man roster.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Pirates Sullivan signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Friday and has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sullivan was DFA'd by the Pirates on Monday and eventually outrighted to Indianapolis. While he'll remain at Triple-A, Sullivan has been re-added to the 40-man roster.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Pirates outrighted Sullivan to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Sullivan has cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster. He has been outrighted previously, so the catcher has the ability to elect free agency if he wants.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Pirates outrighted Sullivan to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Sullivan has cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster. He has been outrighted previously, so the catcher has the ability to elect free agency if he wants.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Pirates designated Sullivan for assignment Monday.

Impact The club needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Dauri Moreta (elbow), who was activated from the 60-day injured list. Booting Sullivan from the active roster suggests the Pirates are preparing for Joey Bart (concussion) to be activated prior to Tuesday's game in Detroit.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

3 takeaways: Brett Sullivan 'set the tone,' helps Pirates beat Marlins for fourth consecutive win The Pirates have won four in a row. Pittsburgh won its fourth consecutive game at PNC Park on Monday night, beating the hapless Marlins, 10-...

JUNE 10, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Bryan Reynolds' bases-loaded triple leads Pirates to season-high 4th straight win, 10-3 over Marlins

Bryan Reynolds hit a bases-loaded triple to cap a four-run third inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Miami Marlins 10-3 for their season-high fourth straight win

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Promoted to majors The Pirates selected Sullivan's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact With Endy Rodriguez (elbow) placed on the 10-day injured list and Joey Bart still in concussion protocols, Sullivan will be brought up to serve as the Pirates' backup catcher behind Henry Davis. Sullivan was acquired by the Pirates in April from the Padres, and with Indianapolis he is slashing .211/.350/.324 with two steals, one home run and 10 RBI across 76 plate appearances.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to taxi squad Sullivan has been added to the Pirates' taxi squad, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Sullivan has joined the team in Pittsburgh and could be added to the active roster if Joey Bart (back) needs a trip to the injured list. The 29-year-old was acquired from the Padres via trade Wednesday and is not on the 40-man roster.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates acquire minor league catcher Brett Sullivan in trade with Padres The Pirates made a minor league trade on Wednesday, acquiring catcher Brett Sullivan from the Padres for outfielder Bryce Johnson and cash c...

APRIL 16, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Traded to Pittsburgh The Pirates acquired Sullivan from the Padres on Wednesday in exchange for Bryce Johnson and cash considerations, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Endy Rodriguez (finger) on the 10-day injured list and Joey Bart (back) banged up, the Pirates were looking to supplement their catching depth. Sullivan has a career .542 OPS over parts of two big-league seasons. He is not on the 40-man roster and should report to Triple-A Indianapolis for the time being.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Padres outrighted Sullivan to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Sullivan was designated for assignment last week, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will remain in the organization. The catcher will represent catching depth at El Paso.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Sullivan was designated for assignment by the Padres on Saturday.

Impact San Diego's catching situation is ambiguous, but Sullivan lost out on a roster spot to a combination of Martin Maldonado, Elias Diaz and Luis Campusano. Sullivan has accrued 103 plate appearances across the last two seasons in the majors and could continue to serve as organizational depth for the club.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Padres optioned Sullivan to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Impact Sullivan will end up as the odd man out of San Diego's roster following the return of Xander Bogaerts (shoulder), who was reinstated from the IL on Friday. Sullivan was rarely able to see the field while behind Luis Campusano and Kyle Higashioka on the depth chart, appearing in just four games since being recalled from the minors June 22. He'll now serve as organizational depth as he returns to Triple-A.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swats first homer of season Sullivan went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in an 11-1 victory over Boston on Saturday.

Impact Sullivan got in on another big day for San Diego's offense by smashing a two-run homer to right field in the fifth inning. The 28-year-old was recalled from Triple-A on June 22 to fill in for Luis Campusano, who is on the injured list with a thumb injury. However, Kyle Higashioka has been swinging a hot bat, so Sullivan has made only two starts since the call-up.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Rockies vs Padres Highlights | MLB on FOX

Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Xander Bogaerts hits a walk-off grand slam in the 12th as Padres top Rockies 7-3

Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

Bryan Reynolds' bases-loaded triple leads Pirates to season-high 4th straight win, 10-3 over Marlins