Pirates are calling the catcher Henry Davis Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported, starting with Indianapolis Triple-A Indianapolis. Although Davis’s arrival may be with Joey Bart Leaving yesterday’s game due to discomfort in the lower back.
Bart was Pittsburgh’s starting receiver to lose 5-3 to the Reds, but he was replaced on the court before the bottom of the second inning. The Pirates describe Bart’s identity as a daily position, but it’s a wise move to have another Davis position even in the short term, so the team won’t be completely behind the plate if the backup receiver is. Endy Rodriguez He was also injured. More will be known later today about Bart’s identity and whether he may be on the 10-day injury list.
Anyway, this situation led to another major league scene for Davis, who was the No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft. Davis’s batting ability at the University of Louisville heralds nothing has been shown at the Major League Baseball level. Davis had only .144/.242/.212 Slash series in 122 PA last year in his 2023 rookie season. His 2024 campaign also suffered a pair of IL, one on the list of injuries associated with concussions and the other due to manual inflammation.
Davis’ development has taken several twists and turns, mainly due to Bucs’ experiments with Davis as outfielders, as the team is looking for another top-notch way to capture prospects for Davis and Rodriguez while also getting into the lineup. However, as Rodriguez missed the entire 2024 season due to UCL surgery, and Bart (the former highest prospect during his previous period with the Giants), claimed to start receiving work.
The Pirates have now suggested Davis to go on a capture-only path, and Rodriguez has seen a lot of action at first base in addition to serving as a backup of Bart this season. Maybe no matter how the game develops, Davis won’t be on the show, unless he can hit him, it’s too early for Davis to be 25 years old. His minor league numbers also hint at potential, as Davis has .316/.417/.417/.548 Slash Line and 15 residents at the 346-year PA level.
