Pittsburgh Pirates adjust roster for September by adding Eisert and Bethancourt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates made two roster changes on September 2 as the team entered the final month of the regular season. The club recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt. To accommodate the additions on the 40-man roster, the team transferred catcher Endy Rodriguez from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Rodriguez is sidelined for the remainder of the season with a left hip injury. These moves reflect the expanded 28-man roster allowed for September. The additions provide the bullpen with an extra arm and offer depth at catcher for the remainder of the season.
- •Brandon Eisert returned to the active roster from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- •Christian Bethancourt joined the active roster after having his contract selected.
- •Endy Rodriguez moved to the 60-day injured list with a season-ending hip injury.
- •The Pittsburgh Pirates utilized September roster expansion rules to grow the squad to 28 players.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates made several roster moves to kick off September
"The Bucs made two minor moves for September.
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