Pirates Strengthen Catcher Depth | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates just made a savvy move to beef up their catching depth—signing Christian Bethancourt and Jose Herrera on the same day. With Endy Rodriguez sidelined by hip surgery, Herrera brings solid defensive value: elite framing and blocking skills, even if his bat hasn’t been flashy. Now with three catchers on the roster—Bethancourt, Henry Davis, and Rafael Flores Jr.—Pittsburgh’s building a reliable backup plan for the season’s inevitable injuries. Herrera’s not a power hitter, but his consistency behind the plate is exactly what they need to stay competitive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6274299d0210a7b