Brett Sullivan

Brett Sullivan

31-Year-Old CatcherC
Pittsburgh Pirates
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Sullivan showed some surprising power in Triple-A last season, belting 17 home runs over 450 plate appearances (his previous high mark was 13 long balls in 501 PAs in Single-A in 2016). He also got a couple short stints with the Padres but didn't produce much, going 3-for-16 with a homer across seven contests. Sullivan will be 31 years old at the start of the 2025 campaign and has just 40 big-league games under his belt, so there's not much of a fantasy angle here. The departure of Kyle Higashioka boosts Sullivan's chance of claiming San Diego's No. 2 backstop role, but the team signed veteran Martin Maldonado to a minor-league deal in mid-January, and the Padres may value his experience and clubhouse leadership over any offensive advantage Sullivan might offer. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year contract with the Padres in March of 2025. Traded to the Pirates in April of 2025.
Promoted to majors
CPittsburgh Pirates
June 7, 2025
The Pirates selected Sullivan's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
With Endy Rodriguez (elbow) placed on the 10-day injured list and Joey Bart still in the concussion protocol, Sullivan will be brought up to serve as the Pirates' backup catcher behind Henry Davis. Sullivan was acquired by the Pirates in April from the Padres, and he has a .211/.350/.324 with two steals, one home run and 10 RBI across 76 plate appearances with Indianapolis.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
 
 
+138%
OPS vs LHP
2025
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+638%
OPS vs LHP
2023
 
 
+78%
OPS vs LHP
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2023vs Left 1.013 21 4 2 4 0 .316 .381 .632
Since 2023vs Right .425 82 4 0 4 0 .179 .207 .218
2025vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Left 1.750 4 1 1 2 0 .500 .500 1.250
2024vs Right .237 13 0 0 0 0 .083 .154 .083
2023vs Left .820 17 3 1 2 0 .267 .353 .467
2023vs Right .460 69 4 0 4 0 .197 .217 .242
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Since 2023
 
 
+73%
OPS at Home
2025
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+55%
OPS on Road
2023
 
 
+113%
OPS at Home
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2023Home .747 36 4 1 5 0 .265 .306 .441
Since 2023Away .431 67 4 1 3 0 .175 .209 .222
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2024Home .452 7 0 0 0 0 .167 .286 .167
2024Away .700 10 1 1 2 0 .200 .200 .500
2023Home .810 29 4 1 5 0 .286 .310 .500
2023Away .380 57 3 0 1 0 .170 .211 .170
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Sullivan debuted in 2023 but failed to take advantage of San Diego's unsettled catching situation with a .528 OPS in 33 games, though he did hit .328 at Triple-A. Luis Campusano and Kyle Higashioka should enter spring training as the clear No. 1 and 2 options behind the plate, but Sullivan is a decent bet to receive another look at some point in 2024.
Sullivan was part of the Rays' 60-man player pool last season, but despite the team's struggles finding some consistency behind the plate, the 26-year-old never got the call. A shortstop when he was drafted out of college in 2015, Sullivan has kept his athleticism and has gone 42-for-54 on stolen base attempts over 237 games at Double-A as part of a well-rounded offensive game. The fact that he's been stuck at Double-A all that time without getting a promotion doesn't suggest the organization views him too highly, but he could get a shot as a utility role in the majors at some point. He's not going to become the next J.T. Realmuto, but Sullivan could someday offer a bit of steals potential while still qualifying at catcher.
Sullivan is the exceedingly rare breed of backstop that provides plenty of pop at the plate and can create some havoc on the basepaths. He demonstrated improvement across the board last season at Low-A Bowling Green, slashing .283/.314/.438 with 13 homers, 81 RBI and 17 stolen bases. The 24-year-old could certainly be in line for a promotion to High-A Charlotte in 2017, where he could well take the next step in his development. The addition of Wilson Ramos gives the Rays a solution behind the plate through the 2018 campaign, but Sullivan is undoubtedly a player with plenty of dynasty potential at a position where his offensive skill set is often at a premium.
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Added to taxi squad
CPittsburgh Pirates
April 17, 2025
Sullivan joined the Pirates' taxi squad Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
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Traded to Pittsburgh
CPittsburgh Pirates
April 16, 2025
The Pirates acquired Sullivan from the Padres on Wednesday in exchange for Bryce Johnson and cash considerations, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
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Outrighted to Triple-A
CSan Diego Padres
March 26, 2025
The Padres outrighted Sullivan to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
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Moved off 40-man roster
CSan Diego Padres
March 22, 2025
The Padres designated Sullivan for assignment Saturday.
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Optioned to Triple-A
CSan Diego Padres
July 12, 2024
The Padres optioned Sullivan to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
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Call-up after Rodriguez injury?
CPittsburgh Pirates
June 7, 2025
Sullivan has a locker in the Pirates' clubhouse ahead of Saturday's game against the Phillies, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Endy Rodriguez was removed from Friday's game against Philadelphia after tweaking his right elbow on a throw to second base. The presence of Sullivan's locker indicates that Rodriguez's injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on the injured list. Sullivan joined the Pirates organization in April after being traded by the Padres. He's played in 20 games for Triple-A Indianapolis and is slashing .211/.250/.324 with two steals, one home run and 10 RBI across 76 plate appearances. Sullivan would be slated to serve as the backup catcher behind Henry Davis if Rodriguez goes on the IL.
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