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Endy Rodriguez begins rehab assignment as Rafeal Flores goes on IL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:38 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Endy Rodriguez begins rehab assignment as Rafeal Flores goes on IL

Summary

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez has started a rehab assignment with AAA Indianapolis on July 24, following his stint on the injured list due to a left glute strain. Meanwhile, backup catcher Rafeal Flores has been placed on the IL after participating in just eight games this season. Rodriguez, who made his MLB debut in May, has demonstrated strong performance with a.260 average, five home runs, and an OPS+ of 133. Shawn Ross is now serving as the team's backup catcher as Flores's injury sidelines him. Additionally, reliever Chris Devinski has started a rehab assignment in Single-A, having not pitched since May.

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•Endy Rodriguez begins rehab assignment with AAA Indianapolis.
•Rafeal Flores placed on injured list.
•Rodriguez has a.260 batting average and five home runs this season.
•Shawn Ross is now the backup catcher.
•Chris Devinski starts a rehab assignment in Single-A.

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Pittsburgh Pirates fans will be happy to know that catcher Endy Rodriguez is beginning a rehab assignment with AAA Indianapolis […] The post Injury Updates on Pirates Catchers appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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