Endy Rodriguez

Rodriguez went from one of the more anticipated catching prospects to reach the majors to all but forgotten after failing to play in the majors in 2024 due to an elbow injury. He did manage to log some plate appearances in the minor leagues to close the campaign and is expected to be ready for spring training in 2025. However, there are still more questions than answers for Rodriguez heading into the new campaign. He has only a 204 plate-appearance sample in the majors, and he also produced just a 95 wRC+ in his most significant stretch at Triple-A Indianapolis in 2023. There have also been questions about where Rodriguez settles defensively, as there are doubts about his ability to stick behind the plate. On the other hand, his ability to play second base and more specifically the corner outfield could serve him well in 2025. Midway through the offseason, the Pirates have done nothing to address their void in right field, with Rodriguez likely to emerge as a top option at the position with a solid spring training. The most prudent approach from a fantasy perspective is to monitor Rodriguez's progress from both a health and skills standpoint, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he gets himself back on the radar in deeper formats at some point in 2025.