Endy Rodríguez - Page 9 - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

While defensive development remains, Endy Rodriguez's arm talent popping behind the plate The ever-smiling Endy Rodriguez thoroughly enjoys all the nuances of being a catcher, something he’s happy to articulate quite clearly. “Cal...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Not in Wednesday's lineup Rodriguez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cardinals, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The two teams are playing a day game after a night game, so Rodriguez will take a seat after catching in Tuesday's win over St. Louis. Jason Delay will be behind the plate and will form a battery with starting pitcher Luis Ortiz.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base four times in win Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Rodriguez was on the basepaths all night, collecting three singles and drawing a walk in Pittsburgh's blowout victory. In 29 games since earning the promotion from Triple-A on July 17, the rookie catcher has posted a slash line of .267/.337/.430 with two home runs, eight RBI and 13 runs scored across 95 plate appearances. Rodriguez has showcased an impressive average exit velocity of 90.4 mph and an above-average walk rate of 9.5 percent. However, his 27.4 percent strikeout rate may impact his overall productivity.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Rodriguez isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday against the Twins, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact After going 3-for-4 in the series opener Friday, Rodriguez will get a breather Saturday. Jason Delay will fill in behind the dish and bat ninth.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Rodriguez is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets.

Impact Jason Delay will start at catcher and bat ninth with left-hander David Peterson readying to take the bump for New York. The switch-hitting Rodriguez has batted .200 with a .494 OPS in 17 plate appearances against southpaws. He carries a .771 OPS in 62 plate appearances against righties.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Rodriguez hit his second career homer Sunday as part of his first career three-hit game, and he followed up with a double and a run scored in Monday's contest. The 23-year-old will get a day to rest his legs as Jason Delay takes over behind the plate to catch for starter Mitch Keller.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers as part of three-hit day Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Brewers.

Impact Rodriguez tallied his second multi-hit effort and his first three-hit game since he was called up in mid-July. The 23-year-old has gotten off to a slow start in his first taste at the major league level, as he's now slashing .231/.286/.462 with two homers, seven RBI, 8 runs and a 4:20 BB:K in 56 plate appearances. Rodriguez should get all the playing time he can handle down the stretch with his only competition behind the dish being Jason Delay, who has made two starts since being called up Aug. 1.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rest day Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Rodriguez is getting a breather for the matinee after he caught all nine innings of Tuesday's 4-1 win while going 1-for-3 with a triple, an RBI and a run. Jason Delay will get a turn behind the dish while Rodriguez rests up.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after career day Rodriguez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Phillies.

Impact Rodriguez posted an impressive four-RBI game Saturday, highlighted by a bases-clearing triple in the fifth inning. After a slow start in the majors, he has at least one hit in eight of his last nine games. However, he'll get a day of rest behind the dish with Austin Hedges taking over and hitting ninth.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Endy Rodriguez's 4 RBIs carry Pirates past Phillies Endy Rodriguez hit a three-run triple in a four-run fifth along with an RBI double Saturday as the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the visiting Ph...

JULY 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rookies Endy Rodriguez and Liover Peguero lift Pirates to 7-6 win over Phillies

Endy Rodriguez hit a go-ahead, bases-loaded triple and drove in four runs, fellow rookie Liover Peguero had a home run among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Phil...

JULY 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Takes seat Sunday Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Rodriguez is 3-for-16 with a double, a solo home run and nine strikeouts in his first five big-league games, and he'll sit Sunday after starting the first two games of the series in Anaheim. Austin Hedges enters the lineup to catch for Mitch Keller.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks first big-league homer Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Rodriguez's first big-league homer came in the sixth inning to close out the scoring. After opening his Pirates career 0-for-7, he's hit safely in each of his last three games. The catcher has also struck out nine times in 17 plate appearances so far, so he still has some adjusting to do. Rodriguez is expected to learn on the job with a majority of the playing time behind the plate, with veteran Austin Hedges serving as his backup.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen game works like a charm, Endy Rodriguez hits first homer, and Pirates even series with Angels Endy Rodriguez homered, the Pirates leveraged some fine bullpen work, and they even their series with the Angels at a game apiece.

JULY 23, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Day off Wednesday Rodriguez is not in the starting lineup against the Guardians on Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez will get a day off after he went 0-for-7 with six strikeouts over his first two major-league contests following his promotion Monday. Austin Hedges will start behind the plate and bat ninth in the series finale with Cleveland.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will receive bulk of catcher starts Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pirates manager Derek Shelton noted that Rodriguez will see the bulk of the starts at catcher moving forward, with Austin Hedges starting a couple times per week. Henry Davis still hasn't started a game at catcher since his promotion. Rodriguez got off to a slow start this season at Indianapolis while battling a forearm issue, but he had come on strong in slashing .371/.461/.565 with two home runs over his last 15 games. He should be rostered in two-catcher formats.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Call-up imminent Rodriguez will be called up by the Pirates on Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Rodriguez had a brief stint at Triple-A Indianapolis last year and has spent the start of the 2023 campaign with the Triple-A club. Over 67 games this year, he's slashed .268/.356/.419 with six homers, 54 runs, 38 RBI and four stolen bases. The 23-year-old has had four multi-hit performances over his past five appearances and will now be rewarded with his first big-league call-up. Henry Davis has seen plenty of time in right field since being called up, so Rodriguez should have ample opportunities to carve out playing time behind the dish.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heating up at Indianapolis Rodriguez is slashing .326/.400/.465 with one home run, three doubles and more walks (six) than strikeouts (five) in his last 10 games with Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact Henry Davis beat Rodriguez to the big leagues this season, although 17 of Davis' 20 appearances have come in right field, so Rodriguez still projects as Pittsburgh's catcher of the future. The switch-hitting Rodriguez hasn't hit for much power (.133 ISO) this year at Triple-A and his .290 BABIP is by far his lowest mark in full-season ball. His strike zone awareness has been great all season, and this recent hot streak could be a sign that things are starting to click at the plate.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Endy Rodriguez, JP Massey to represent the Pirates at MLB All-Star Futures Game Endy Rodriguez and J.P. Massey will represent the Pirates at the MLB All-Star Futures Game next month at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

JUNE 26, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates' Henry Davis embracing opportunity to learn from Triple-A manager Miguel Perez, reunite with Endy Rodriguez INDIANAPOLIS — Prior to Henry Davis’ promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis, manager Miguel Perez had only briefly been around the 2021 MLB...

JUNE 9, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

JUNE 7, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates catching prospect Endy Rodriguez embracing 'challenge' of Triple-A while big-league dreams remain on pause When providing a glimpse into life in Triple-A, catcher Endy Rodriguez tends to revert his descriptions back to a recurring word: challengin...

JUNE 1, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Analysis: How Pirates must handle Endy Rodriguez, Henry Davis and a looming catching crossroads The Pirates knew they would have to make a decision on Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez. Why not now?

MAY 10, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates Pipeline: Bubba Chandler adjusting to life as strictly a pitching prospect Bubba Chandler is playing a lot more golf than he normally would during a baseball season. No, it’s not because he’s rehabbing from an injur...

MAY 8, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates Pipeline: Top pitching prospect Quinn Priester undeterred by early struggles in Triple-A Quinn Priester’s rise to prominence within the Pirates’ system has mostly been a seamless one. Aside from an early oblique injury last seaso...

MAY 1, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

ENDY RODRÍGUEZ NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Rookies Endy Rodriguez and Liover Peguero lift Pirates to 7-6 win over Phillies