Brett Sullivan - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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 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

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

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

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JUNE 10, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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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

Brought up to majors The Padres recalled Sullivan from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sullivan will take the place of Luis Campusano (thumb) on the active roster as Campusano hits the injured list. Sullivan should operate as the primary backup to Kyle Higashioka while Campusano is sidelined.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up to majors The Padres recalled Sullivan from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sullivan will take the place of Luis Campusano (thumb) on the active roster as Campusano hits the IL. Sullivan should operate as the primary backup to Kyle Higashioka while Campusano is sidelined.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spring training update: Brett Sullivan homers in Padres win over White Sox Padres catcher triples, then drives in two runs on first homer of the spring; Matt Waldron starts game with3 shutout innings

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Back in majors The Padres recalled Sullivan from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Impact After being optioned to Triple-A on Aug. 2, Sullivan will return to the majors as extra catcher depth behind Gary Sanchez and Luis Campusano. He's slashed just .170/.184/.298 in 49 major-league plate appearances and is unlikely to see consistent playing time as the season comes to an end.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to El Paso San Diego optioned Sullivan to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Sullivan did not appear in a game during his latest brief stint with the Padres and has batted just .170/.184/.298 across 49 major-league plate appearances this year. Luis Campusano and Gary Sanchez remain locked in as the catching tandem in San Diego.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from El Paso The Padres recalled Sullivan from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact Sullivan is slashing just .170/.184/.298 through 49 plate appearances in the majors this season, but he's caught fire in Triple-A to the tune of a 1.028 OPS since July 1. Despite his hot bat, Sullivan will likely remain stuck behind Luis Campusano and Gary Sanchez on the depth chart. Taylor Kohlwey was optioned to El Paso in a corresponding move.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A San Diego optioned Sullivan to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Gary Sanchez was claimed off waivers from the Mets on Monday and will officially join the Padres ahead of Tuesday night's series opener in Miami to presumably share time behind the plate with Austin Nola. Sullivan, 29, had slashed just .170/.184/.298 through 21 games this season with the Friars.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Sullivan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Though he'll take a seat in the series finale, Sullivan appears to have at least moved into a timeshare at catcher with Austin Nola, who is behind the dish Sunday. Sullivan owns a putrid .495 OPS on the season, but that's still more than 60 points better than the mark Nola has provided (.443) over 69 more plate appearances.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: No extra sauce, one means done; sweet Sully; quick hits (or outs) Padres are not winning the type of games that propelled them to postseason last year; Brett Sullivan has strong game behind plate

MAY 28, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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