CALL-UPS: June 14-20, 2016

Photo: Jacob Stallings (C, PIT)

Contributing writers: Jeremy Deloney (JD), Chris Mallonee (CM), Nick Richards (NR), Rob Gordon, and Matthew St-Germain (MSG).

 

June 20, 2016

Jacob Stallings (C, PIT)
The Pirates recalled the 26-year-old to act as their third catcher for the next week until Francisco Cervelli returns from the disabled list. Stallings isn’t expected to see much action, though it is being reported he’ll catch RHP Jameson Taillon because he caught him in the minors. The right-handed hitter has formidable size and athleticism for a backstop (6’5”, 225 pounds), but he offers very little offensively. He’s never really been a full-time catcher in the minors because of his limited bat production. Stallings hit a career-high six...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Callups

Callups for April 28: Travis Bazzana (2B, CLE)
Apr 28 2026 3:01am
Callups for April 27: Cam Sanders (RHP, PIT), Blas Castano (RHP, COL) & Jesus Valdez (IF, ARI).
Apr 27 2026 3:01am
Callups for April 20: Wilber Dotel (RHP, PIT), Mason Black (RHP, KC) & Andrew Alvarez (LHP, WAS)
Apr 20 2026 3:01am
Callups for April 12: Noah Schultz (LHP, CHW) & Charlie Barnes (LHP, CHC)
Apr 13 2026 3:01am
Callups for April 6: George Klassen (RHP, LAA), Garrett Acton (RHP, Minnesota Twins), Tanner Murray (UT, CHW) & Christian Roa (RHP, HOU)
Apr 6 2026 3:01am

Tools