PHILADELPHIA — It looks like for the first time in a long time, the Pirates might have a backup catcher that is pushing for more playing time.
Elias Diaz came into the 2018 season assured of a Major League job for the first time in his career, and so far, the 27-year-old has taken advantage of every opportunity he’s been given. He went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run on Sunday in the Pirates’ 3-2, extra-inning loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Diaz has gotten off to such a hot start, that actually lowered Diaz’s batting average to .