The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a roster adjustment behind the plate, placing catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a left foot infection. Bart, who has been sharing starting catching duties with Henry Davis, was batting .259 with two home runs and nine RBIs this season. His absence creates an opportunity for another promising backstop to step into the spotlight.

In response, the Pirates called up catcher and designated hitter Endy Rodriguez from Triple-A Indianapolis. Rodriguez, who was hitting .221 with one home run and 16 RBIs in the minors, was once considered a strong candidate to be Pittsburgh's everyday catcher. However, his path has been challenging—he underwent left elbow surgery in late 2023 and right elbow surgery last year, spending the past two-plus seasons working to regain his form. This call-up marks a key moment in his comeback journey.

Beyond the catching shuffle, the Pirates also promoted Australian-born reliever Brandan Bidois from Triple-A Indianapolis while optioning reliever Cam Sanders back to the minors. These moves reflect the team's ongoing effort to balance health, performance, and depth as they navigate the season.