New York Mets Claim 26-Year-Old Catcher from Pirates

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 26: Shawn Ross #73 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a two-run home run for his first career home run during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on July 26, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) Getty
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 26: Shawn Ross #73 of the Pittsburgh Pirates runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run for his first career home run during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on July 26, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) Getty

The New York Mets are in the midst of making several roster transactions during their series with the Miami Marlins.

New York lost 2-0 on Sunday afternoon, so the Marlins officially took the four-game series by winning three out of four.

However, during the Mets-Marlins game, a few different roster transactions happened. First, the big one, which was Freddy Peralta being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. Second, the Mets claimed a 26-year-old catcher off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. New York already made a string of roster decisions earlier in the day on Sunday.

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GettyPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 26: Shawn Ross #73 of the Pittsburgh Pirates runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run for his first career home run during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on July 26, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)


Per multiple reports, the New York Mets have claimed catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

To create room on the roster, Joey Gerber has been designated for assignment.

Ross, 26, made his MLB debut in late July and appeared in two games for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the five at-bats he received, he recorded one hit (which was a two-run home run). He was designated for assignment by the Pirates earlier this week.

MLBTR.com’s Mark Polishuk hit the recent roster transactions and wrote:

“The Pirates designated Ross for assignment earlier this week, and the 26-year-old will now be changing organizations for the first time in his career. While primarily a catcher, Ross has seen a lot of time as a corner infielder and has dabbled at second base, shortstop, and in the outfield during his four years in Pittsburghâs farm system.”



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