Pirates Roster Moves: Rodríguez Placed on IL, Sisk Optioned

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The Pirates placed catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day injured list with left hip inflammation and optioned left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Rodríguez, whose placement on the IL is retroactive to Aug. 10, had not appeared in a game for the Pirates since Friday. In 45 games for the Pirates this season, the 26-year-old has batted .267/.373/.467 with six doubles, seven home runs, 20 RBI and six steals.