The promotion of Endy Rodriguez to Altoona was going to create a ripple effect throughout the system for the Pirates, impacting more than originally thought.
One name that likely didn’t come up when first talking about the move was Eli Wilson, one of the two remaining catchers among the four that started the year with Greensboro.
Starting the season with so many natural catchers, Wilson has spent the majority of his playing time at third base this season, but has also logged just 35 games with the Grasshoppers.
He’s struggled offensively since leaving Bradenton last year, but now with just two catchers in Greensboro, Abraham Gutierrez being the other, we may be able to let one of Wilson’s strengths showcase once again.