With Endy Rodriguez on the IL and Joey Bart taking time off to work through his lower back tightness, Henry Davis is the only catcher on the active roster. Abrahan Gutierrez, who has had little hitting success in the minor leagues, is on the taxi squad. In hindsight, the Pirates could use Jason Delay right now, who was traded to the Atlanta Braves at the end of Spring Training, since he had no options left.
Ben Cherington swung a deal with the San Diego Padres this afternoon, swapping current Triple-A players and receiving cash considerations. The Padres reunite with OF Bryce Johnson, who spent last season in their organization and appeared in 47 games with the big league club.