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Pirates place Rodríguez on IL with hip inflammation, recall Brannigan, Mattson

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Pirates place Rodríguez on IL with hip inflammation, recall Brannigan, Mattson

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the placement of catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day injured list due to left hip inflammation on August 13, 2026. This move is retroactive to August 10. Rodríguez has been sidelined since August 11 and has accumulated a.267 batting average this season. Left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis, while infielder Jake Brannigan and right-handed pitcher Isaac Mattson were recalled. Brannigan has played in 25 games for Indianapolis this season, and Mattson has appeared in 36 games with the Pirates.

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Status Watch

•Rodríguez has not played since August 11.
•He has a.267 average with six home runs this season.
•Sisk was optioned after a brief relief appearance.
•Brannigan and Mattson return from Triple-A Indianapolis.
•Brannigan made his MLB debut on July 7.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Roster Moves: Rodríguez Placed on IL, Sisk Optioned

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The Pirates placed catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day injured list with left hip inflammation and optioned left-handed pitcher […] The post Pirates Roster Moves: Rodríguez Placed on IL, Sisk Optioned appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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