Pirates to recall C Henry Davis, top pick of 2021 draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates are recalling catcher Henry Davis, the first overall pick of the 2021 draft, to make his major league debut on Monday, manager Derek Shelton said after Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Davis, 23, is rated as the Pirates' No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline. He also plays outfield.
Davis began the season at Double-A Altoona and was promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on June 6.
He batted .284