Endy Rodríguez, Quinn Priester debut for Pirates, who step up youth movement


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PITTSBURGH — Endy Rodríguez, the No. 3 ranked prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system, was promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis. The 23-year-old was behind the plate and hit seventh against Cleveland in his big league debut. Quinn Priester, a 22-year-old right-hander, was on the mound for his debut. Rodríguez hit .268 with six home runs and 38 RBIs in 67 games with Indianapolis this season. He was acquired from the New York Mets on Jan. 19, 2021, in a three-team trade that also involved San Diego.

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