The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up heralded prospect Henry Davis. Pirates manager Derek Shelton said after Sunday's 5-2 loss to division-leading Milwaukee that Davis, who has played catcher and outfield, will join the team at PNC Park on Monday for the start of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. “I’m excited,” Shelton said.
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The Pirates tried to take their time with Henry Davis. The top overall pick in the 2021 amateur draft was to make his major-league debut on Monday night, playing right field while batting seventh against the Chicago Cubs in hopes of sparking an erratic offense in serious need of a jolt. The Pirates insist they remain committed to making Davis an everyday catcher.