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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

Homers, drives in four in win Sullivan went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 7-1 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Sullivan was the unlikely difference-maker in Wednesday's victory. In his fifth MLB start, the 29-year-old rookie got the Padres' offense started with a two-run double in the second inning before cranking a two-run homer off Alex Young in the fourth. In two at-bats, Sullivan recorded the first two extra-base hits, home run and RBIs of his Major League career. He's now 4-for-17 with a walk this season. Sullivan could see additional opportunities, backing up Austin Nola behind the plate while Luis Campusano (thumb) remains sidelined.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making big-league debut Tuesday Sullivan will start at catcher and bat ninth in his MLB debut Tuesday against Atlanta.

Impact The 29-year-old could get a handful of starts behind the plate for the Padres while Luis Campusano recovers from a left thumb sprain. Campusano was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday and Austin Nola is on the bench Tuesday. Sullivan was sporting an .800 OPS with one home run and three stolen bases through nine games this season at Triple-A El Paso.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Friars Sullivan was promoted from Triple-A El Paso by the Padres on Sunday.

Impact The 29-year-old has been called up for his first taste of the big leagues with Luis Campusano dealing with a jammed thumb. Campusano has avoided the injured list for now, so it could be a brief run as San Diego's No. 2 backstop for Sullivan.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Padres optioned Sullivan to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact He'll miss out on a spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster with the Friars electing to go with Luis Campusano as their No. 2 catcher behind Austin Nola. Sullivan, 29, slashed .250/.318/.350 over 11 games during Cactus League play.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Dealt to San Diego The Padres acquired Sullivan and outfielder Korry Howell from the Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for catcher Victor Caratini, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Much like Austin Nola, Sullivan is primarily a catcher, but one that also possesses the athleticism to play the corner outfield or corner infield in a pinch as needed. His addition allows the Padres to maintain their organizational catching depth with Caratini headed to Milwaukee, though Sullivan will face a tougher path to earning a role in the big leagues in San Diego. In addition to Nola, the Padres have two other catchers (Jorge Alfaro and Luis Campusano) on the 40-man roster who are both presumably ahead of Sullivan in the pecking order. Sullivan is expected to report to Triple-A El Paso with his new organization.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make Opening Day roster The Brewers optioned Sullivan to Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

Impact The versatile Sullivan had been hopeful to break camp with the Brewers as a No. 3 catcher and reserve option in the infield and outfield, but the fact that he has minor-league options remaining likely worked against him in his bid for the Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old will thus have to wait longer to make his MLB debut, though the fact that he possesses a spot on the 40-man roster bodes well for his chances of earning a call-up if the Brewers' position-player depth is tested at any point.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Brewers Sullivan agreed to a one-year, major-league contract with the Brewers on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The news of a major-league deal comes as something of a surprise, as Sullivan is a 27-year-old with zero major-league experience. He wasn't particularly good at the Triple-A level last season, either, hitting .223/.302/.375 across 90 games, but the Brewers evidently feel he adds something as an extra catcher who can also provide cover at the infield and outfield corners.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Italy has a huge fourth inning, scoring six runs and taking a 6-1 lead over the Netherlands