Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Optioned to Triple-A

The Pirates optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old catching prospect tore his way through the minors last season, slashing .323/.407/.590 between the High-A, Double-A and Triple-A levels. While he will begin 2023 in Triple-A, Rodriguez's offensive abilities, defensive versatility and Pittsburgh's lack of production behind the plate at the major-league level all make him a candidate to be called up early in the season.