Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 State of the System: Catchers

Anthony Murphy analyzes the depth of the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher position for 2026, noting strong contributions despite ongoing challenges. Henry Davis established himself as an elite defensive catcher while recording 10 home runs and a .585 OPS in nearly 100 games. Meanwhile, Endy Rodriguez produced a 132 wRC+ and seven home runs in 45 games before suffering a season-ending hip injury that could sideline him into 2027.

Following Rodriguez's injury, Rafael Flores stepped into the major league role after being acquired in the David Bednar trade. Flores hit 11 home runs across 47 games, leading Murphy to suggest that Flores and Davis form a promising, complementary catching tandem for the Pirates.