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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)<\/p>\n
The New York Mets<\/a> are in the midst of making several roster transactions during their series with the Miami Marlins<\/a>.<\/p>\n New York lost 2-0 on Sunday afternoon, so the Marlins officially took the four-game series by winning three out of four.<\/p>\n However, during the Mets-Marlins game, a few different roster transactions happened. First, the big one, which was Freddy Peralta<\/a> being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays<\/a>. Second, the Mets claimed a 26-year-old catcher off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a>. New York already made a string of roster decisions earlier in the day on Sunday.<\/p>\n More MLB<\/a> on Heavy: New York Mets Cut 5-Year MLB Player Before Marlins Game<\/a><\/p>\n New York Mets Claim Shawn Ross GettyPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA \u2013 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<\/a> at PNC Park on July 26, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Cammett\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Per multiple reports, the New York Mets have claimed catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.<\/p>\n To create room on the roster, Joey Gerber<\/a> has been designated for assignment.<\/p>\n Update: Shawn Ross has since been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n MLBTR.com\u2019s Mark Polishuk<\/a> hit the recent roster transactions and wrote:<\/p>\n \u201cThe 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.\u00a0 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 Pittsburgh\u2019s farm system.\u201d<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: Philadelphia Phillies\u2019 Alec Bohm Decision Gets Attention After Dodgers\u2019 Skubal Trade<\/a><\/p>\n More on Shawn Ross\u2019s MLB Career GettyPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA \u2013 JULY 26: (L-R) Shawn Ross #73 and Mason Montgomery<\/a> #46 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate their team\u2019s 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on July 26, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Cammett\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n While Shawn Ross just recently made his MLB debut, he has still been in professional baseball for quite some time.<\/p>\n The 26-year-old product is out of Santurce, Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n Across 55 total games in the minors this season, he\u2019s batted .181 in 155 at-bats with 10 home runs and an OPS of .757. That .757 OPS is aided by a strong .325 on-base percentage.<\/p>\n Over 849 total minor-league ABs (four seasons), Ross carries a batting average of .189 with 52 home runs and 144 RBI.<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: Houston Astros Quietly Released 30-Year-Old Infielder from Organization<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tTJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience.
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