Henry Davis - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Back on bench Sunday Davis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact After taking a seat in two straight games last week, Davis had started behind the plate in five of the Pirates' ensuing eight contests but went just 2-for-16 with five strikeouts against two walks over that stretch. He'll hit the bench Sunday in favor of Joey Bart, and the two backstops look as though they could be stuck in a timeshare until either is able to get going at the plate.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Losing playing time Davis is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Nationals.

Impact After starting eight of the first 11 games of the season, Davis has been in the lineup just three times across the past eight tilts. Davis' production at the plate has picked up a bit recently, but he's slashing just .216/.326/.297 overall. Joey Bart (.136/.231/.273) has been even worse, but he might have inched past Davis on the depth chart.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday Davis isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Washington.

Impact Davis will retreat to the bench Tuesday after going 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs scored and a steal in Monday's series opener. Joey Bart will handle catching duties instead and bat ninth.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Henry Davis Starting to Give Pirates Fans Hope PITTSBURGH -- The first few series spelled trouble for Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis. The former No. 1 overall pick in 2021 was off...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Henry Davis is quietly taking massive step forward Pirates fans have waited for So long as we ignore his recent Golden Sombrero.

5 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

The immaculate ABS challenge? Davis' good-natured attempt falls short Henry Davis has a great reputation when it comes to catching the Pirates’ excellent young pitching staff. He showed why in a good-natured mo...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Sitting again Sunday Davis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Davis will be withheld from the starting nine for the third time in four games, perhaps suggesting that his grip on the No. 1 catcher's job is slipping. Joey Bart will receive another turn behind the dish in place of Davis, who is slashing .194/.286/.290 over 35 plate appearances on the season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving breather Wednesday Davis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact After starting behind the plate in each of the Pirates' last three games, Davis will get a breather as Pittsburgh concludes its homestand with a day game after a night game. Joey Bart will catch for starting pitcher Mitch Keller on Wednesday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Davis isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact After going just 3-for-17 (.176) through his first seven games, Davis will move to the bench Saturday. Joey Bart will catch for starter Carmen Mlodzinski instead and bat ninth.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Konnor Griffin Dazzles in Debut as Pirates Make Three in a Row

Teenager Konnor Griffin made a splash in his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

APRIL 4 • FOX SPORTS

Rookie Konnor Griffin Dazzles in Debut as Pirates Make Three in a Row

Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, certainly looks ready for the majors during electric debut

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is eager to stop being a prospect and start being a big leaguer

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Not starting Tuesday's game Davis is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Reds.

Impact Davis has started all three games versus right-handers but will yield to Joey Bart at catcher for the second time in two tilts against lefties. The former No. 1 overall pick is 2-for-11 with a 2:3 BB:K in the early going this season for Pittsburgh.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Burns notches 1st major league win in Reds' 2-0 victory over Pirates

Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

O'Hearn and Davis help the Pirates hold off the Mets 4-3 in 10 innings for their 1st win

Ryan O’Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates threw out the potential tying run at the plate to hold off the...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Out of Saturday's lineup Davis isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact Davis went 1-for-4 with a double and drove in a run during Pittsburgh's Opening Day loss, and he'll now get a chance to rest Saturday. Joey Bart will catch for Mitch Keller instead and bat eighth.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Twins outfielder Martin dealing with concussion after diving play Twins outfielder Austin Martin was removed from Monday’s game against the Pirates due to a concussion, a team official said. Martin, playing...

MARCH 16 • MLB.COM

Henry Davis enjoys fruits of his labor — and resolve — with rare leadoff homer Saturday BRADENTON, Fla. -- Henry Davis could've changed and gone back to his old swing. Face it: An 0-for-17 start to Spring Training would force mo...

MARCH 15 • MLB.COM

'Keep it simple': Bubba Chandler flashes elite heat, regains form in unique outing BRADENTON, Fla. — As Paul Skenes’ regular catcher, life can sometimes feel like a video game for Henry Davis. He calls a pitch, and it’s the...

MARCH 13 • MLB.COM

This Pirates player is slated for a make-or-break season in 2026 There’s no more hiding from it — not behind draft pedigree, development curves or positional adjustments. For Henry Davis, 2026 is the seaso...

FEBRUARY 18 • RUMBUNTER.COM

The only person who can solve the Pirates' Henry Davis problem is Henry Davis | Sporting News This could be pivotal for the Pirates.

FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reworking stance and swing Davis studied the biomechanics of his swing this offseason and has made adjustments to both his stance and swing, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Impact Davis has reversed his scouting report as a prospect early in his big-league career, struggling as a hitter but becoming a solid defensive option at catcher. He acknowledged that he lost his rhythm at the plate and was not close to reaching an answer by solely watching film and working in the batting cage, so he worked with hitting coach Matt Hague to change his stance this offseason. Davis is reportedly more upright and no longer rests the bat on his shoulder, with the goal being to improve against high-spin and high-velocity pitches. While the Pirates remain optimistic about Davis' ability to develop as a hitter, the reality remains that he has hit just .181/.262/.294 across 660 plate appearances in the majors.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Baseball America redraft has Pirates fans dreaming of what might have been The Pirates have been wrestling with what to do with Henry Davis for the past several seasons. The former No. 1 overall pick has been more o...

JANUARY 2 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates' Henry Davis talks relationship with Paul Skenes, 'frustrating' Yankees speculation and more The day after the Pirates’ 2025 season ended, Henry Davis’ cellphone unexpectedly rang. It was Paul Skenes, who had a question and a request...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates could rekindle this trade deadline rumor to resolve roster logjam Heading into the offseason, the Pirates have a big roster jam behind the plate. Henry Davis has the best glove, Joey Bart has the best bat,...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Tallies seventh homer Davis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Davis got the scoring going for the Pirates in the third inning with his seventh home run of the season. While he has improved considerably behind the plate, he's managed only a 41 wRC+ and .230 wOBA across 283 plate appearances. Davis is splitting time with Joey Bart to end the season, though he'll likely face additional competition for playing time from Rafael Flores to begin 2026.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Rookie Konnor Griffin Dazzles in Debut as Pirates Make Three in a Row

Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, certainly looks ready for the majors during electric debut

Chase Burns notches 1st major league win in Reds' 2-0 victory over Pirates

O'Hearn and Davis help the Pirates hold off the Mets 4-3 in 10 innings for their 1st win