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Finds opportunity in New York The Mets claimed Ross off waivers from the Pirates on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

Impact New York designated right-handed reliever Joey Gerber for assignment to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Ross. The 26-year-old backstop made his MLB debut with the Pirates earlier this month and went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run over two games, but he's otherwise split time between the Triple-A and Double-A levels in 2026. He'll bolster the Mets' catching depth but will likely be the fourth man on the organizational depth chart behind Francisco Alvarez, Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Pittsburgh The Pirates designated Ross for assignment Monday.

Impact Ross was removed from the 26-man roster earlier in the day and is now off the 40-man roster. The transaction clears a spot for the addition of Johnathan Rodriguez. There's a good chance Ross clears waivers and remains in the organization.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Ross to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Impact After receiving his first big-league call-up Friday when Rafael Flores (concussion) landed on the 7-day injured list, Ross will head back to Triple-A three days later with Pittsburgh getting another catcher in Endy Rodriguez (glute) back from the 10-day IL. Ross was able to make an impact at the dish in his short time in the majors, going 1-for-5 with a two-run home run over two games.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pops first career homer Ross went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Ross drew his first big-league start Sunday and took immediate advantage, slugging the two-run homer in his first plate appearance. Endy Rodriguez (glute) is nearing his return and will likely cost Ross his roster spot, but Ross will serve as Pittsburgh's backup catcher in the short term.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Insider: Ryan O'Hearn, Shawn Ross hit fun homers, but there's bigger meaning here The external competition was obvious. After two losses to open their biggest homestand in a decade, in the thick of a playoff race, the Pira...

JULY 26 • MLB.COM

Ryan O'Hearn hits a grand slam on his 33rd birthday to lead Pirates to 8-7 victory over Cubs

Ryan O’Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 to avoid being swept in the three-game series

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Pirates News: Derek Curiel signing, Seth Hernandez injury, Shawn Ross debut The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially signed first-round pick Derek Curiel, locking up the No. 5 overall selection one day before the deadl...

JULY 26 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates squander easy trade deadline win after surprising DFA The Pittsburgh Pirates needed a roster spot for catcher Shawn Ross on Friday. Somehow, that routine piece of roster housekeeping ended with...

JULY 24 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Contract selected The Pirates selected Ross' contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Rafael Flores (concussion). Ross was slashing just .163/.272/.327 at Indianapolis, and his stint in the majors is likely to be brief, as Endy Rodriguez (glute) is due back soon. If Ross gets into a game, it will be his major-league debut.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Add Catcher to Taxi Squad Before Cubs Series PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into an important homestand with a potential change at catcher. The Pirates have catcher Shawn Ross...

JULY 24 • SI.COM