Endy Rodríguez
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August 13, 2026
Placed on IL with hip injury
The Pirates placed Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list Thursday with left hip inflammation.
Analysis
Rodriguez hasn't played in almost a week, and he was unable to show enough progress over that time to avoid a stint on the IL. He will be eligible to return late next week, but it's unclear whether Rodriguez might be ready for activation at that time. Henry Davis and Rafael Flores will handle the catching duties for the Pirates while Rodriguez is shelved.
August 13, 2026
Remains out Thursday
Rodriguez (hip) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Miami.
Analysis
Rodriguez hasn't played in nearly a week as he continues to battle left hip discomfort. The Pirates have been viewing the injury as a day-to-day situation, but the longer Rodriguez's absence drags on, the likelier a stint on the injured list becomes. Rafael Flores will start at catcher Thursday.
August 12, 2026
Missing out on fifth straight start
Rodriguez (hip) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis
Rodriguez will be relegated to the bench for a fifth consecutive game while he contends with left hip discomfort. Henry Davis will get another start at catcher in place of Rodriguez, whom the Pirates are viewing as day-to-day.
August 11, 2026
Out again Tuesday
Rodriguez (hip) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Miami.
Analysis
Rodriguez will sit out his fourth consecutive game as he continues to manage his left hip discomfort. Henry Davis will once again be behind the plate and bat ninth for Pittsburgh.
August 9, 2026
Missing out on another start
Rodriguez (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analysis
Rodriguez will receive a third straight game off while he tends to left hip discomfort. Henry Davis will draw another start behind the plate in place of Rodriguez, who is considered day-to-day.
August 8, 2026
Scratched Saturday
Rodriguez was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets due to left hip discomfort.
Analysis
The Pirates' medical staff is still in the process of evaluating Rodriguez and should provide more details regarding the severity of his injury in the near future. In the meantime, Henry Davis will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
August 7, 2026
Exiting starting lineup
Rodriguez is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.
Analysis
Rodriguez had made five consecutive starts (three at catcher, one at first base, one at designated hitter), but he'll begin Friday's series opener on the bench. Rafael Flores is behind the plate for the Pirates.
