Endy Rodríguez Headed to IL With Left Glute Strain
Pittsburgh's starting catcher is sidelined, deepening a roster crisis that has already cost the Pirates four lineup regulars in just over a month.
Manager Don Kelly confirmed Endy Rodríguez will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a left glute strain. The severity is uncertain; the All-Star Break may allow him to return after missing only a few games. Rafael Flores has been recalled to fill the vacated roster spot. The move compounds a brutal stretch for Pittsburgh, which has also lost Oneil Cruz, Spencer Horwitz, and Konnor Griffin to IL stints recently.
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