Pirates Place Endy Rodriguez on Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Thursday that catcher Endy Rodriguez has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of inflammation in his left hip. Right-hander Isaac Mattson has been called up from Triple-A to fill the roster spot left by Rodriguez.

The team is currently managing with three catchers, including Henry Davis and Rafael Flores, who will share the catching duties during Rodriguez's absence. Rodriguez has had a strong season, boasting a .267 batting average with seven home runs and six steals in 159 plate appearances.

Rodriguez's injury adds to the Pirates' challenges, as they are already without several key players, including shortstop Konnor Griffin and center fielder Oneil Cruz. Despite these setbacks, the team continues to receive solid performances from players like Bryan Reynolds and rookie Esmerlyn Valdez.