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Pirates Catcher Could Undergo Surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez is on the 10-day injured list with left hip inflammation, and general manager Ben Cherington said surgery is a possibility. Rodríguez has a history of injuries, including a missed 2024 season and limited play in 2025, and the team hopes he can return healthy.
Pirates' Endy Rodríguez Faces Possible Season-Ending Surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez is on the 10-day injured list with left hip inflammation, and general manager Ben Cherington said surgery is a possibility. Rodríguez has been sidelined multiple times this season, and the team is weighing options for his recovery.
Cherington, speaking on The Pirates Insider Show on 93.7 The Fan, said the injury will take time to resolve and that surgery is under consideration. "Yeah that one's going to take a little bit longer," Cherington said. "I think, obviously he's been kind of fighting this hip, glute issue. We've tried different things. You know Endy, he wants to be out there. Just proved to be too much. We're getting some more information. I think surgery is at least a consideration on the table at this point. We're going to see what happens this week. He's deliberating..."
The 26-year-old catcher first landed on the injured list this season on July 8 with a left glute issue, retroactive to July 6. He returned on July 27, having missed 15 games. His most recent stint began Aug. 13, retroactive to Aug. 10, with left hip inflammation, adding 12 more games to his total, bringing his season total to 27 missed games.
According to Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk, the left hip pain started in June but did not initially require an injured list stint. Tomczyk said on Aug. 17 that Rodríguez was seeking second opinions on how to proceed.
Rodríguez's injury history is extensive. He did not play for the Pirates in 2024 after undergoing surgery on his ulnar collateral ligament and flexor tendon following an injury in 2023 winter ball. In 2025, he played just 18 games, suffering a right index finger laceration in April and later going on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. He underwent surgery on his right elbow, focused on his ulnar nerve, which ended his 2025 season.
The Pirates hope Rodríguez can return healthy and reclaim his role as the team's best hitting catcher, but the current situation leaves his immediate future uncertain.
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Framing: Headline emphasizes surgery is a possibility for Rodríguez, leaving out that it's not decided and that he's deliberating. — Measured; notes 'ominous turn' but avoids alarm, presenting it as one development among many.
Facts Included:
Pirates GM Ben Cherington said Endy Rodríguez (hip) will take a 'little bit longer' to return and that 'surgery is on the table.'
Rodríguez is 26 years old and was performing well when healthy this season.
Rodríguez has struggled to remain healthy in his MLB career and may not hold up to a full season of catching.
High-ranking Astros official (per Bob Nightengale) said Joe Espada will not receive a new contract after the season.
Nationals prospect Yohandy Morales went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.
Denzel Clarke (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.
Emmet Sheehan threw six shutout innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City, striking out nine.
Luis Gil (shoulder) struck out three in 1 2/3 innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Roman Anthony (finger) will join Triple-A Worcester this week, per Red Sox manager Chad Tracy.
Reynaldo López (knee) threw four scoreless innings for Triple-A Gwinnett.
Griffin Jax (elbow) allowed three runs on three hits in three innings for Triple-A Durham.
Framing: Headline focuses on the possibility of surgery, indicating it's a potential outcome without stating the decision is pending. — Concerned; uses 'Injuries Hurting Rodríguez and His Career' and lists career setbacks.
Facts Included:
Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez is on the 10-day injured list with left hip inflammation and may miss the rest of the season.
GM Ben Cherington said on The Pirates Insider Show on 93.7 The Fan that surgery is a possibility.
Cherington's quote: 'Yeah that one's going to take a little bit longer... surgery is at least a consideration on the table at this point... He's deliberating...'
Rodríguez's first injury in 2026 was left glute, placed on IL July 8 retroactive to July 6, returned July 27, missing 15 games.
Rodríguez went on IL on Aug. 13 retroactive to Aug. 10 with left hip inflammation, missing 12 games, 27 total.
Left hip pain started in June, per Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk.
Tomczyk said on Aug. 17 that Rodríguez was seeking second opinions.
Rodríguez didn't play in 2024 after UCL and flexor tendon surgery.
Played just 18 games in 2025 due to finger laceration and right elbow inflammation, underwent surgery on ulnar nerve.
Pirates hope Rodríguez can come back healthy and regain their best hitting catcher.
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ClaimPirates GM Ben Cherington said that Endy Rodríguez (hip) will take a 'little bit longer' to return and that 'surgery is on the table.'
ClaimRodríguez's first injury in 2026 was to his left glute, placing him on the 10-day injured list on July 8, retroactive to July 6, and he returned on July 27, missing 15 games.
ClaimRodríguez went on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 13, retroactive to Aug. 10, with left hip inflammation, missing 12 games on that stint, for 27 games total this season.
ClaimRodríguez didn't play for the Pirates in 2024 after undergoing surgery on his ulnar collateral ligament and flexor tendon following an injury in 2023 winter ball.
ClaimRodríguez played just 18 games in 2025 for Pittsburgh, suffering a right index finger laceration in April and later going on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.