Pirates' Catcher Crisis Looms | MLB News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a catcher crisis heading into 2027, with no clear starter locked in. Endy Rodríguez, their best hitter, is sidelined by multiple surgeries; Henry Davis shines defensively but struggles at the plate; Rafael Flores Jr., newly acquired, shows power and promise but needs to improve his defense. The final stretch of the 2026 season could make or break Flores’ case—and whoever steps behind the plate next year will be crucial for the team’s future.

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