Stallings (neck) was cleared to resume light baseball activities Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stallings was diagnosed with cervical neck strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend. The transaction coincided with fellow catcher Elias Diaz's (illness) activation from the IL, so Stallings with be a clear No. 3 in the organizational pecking order at the position once he's healthy again.

Stallings was placed on the 10-day injured list with a cervical neck strain Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Stallings is out of options, so his move to the injured list allows the Pirates to activate Elias Diaz (illness) without needing to designate him for assignment. It's unclear how seriously he's injured or when he's expected to return.

Stallings isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The Pirates made liberal use of No. 2 catcher Elias Diaz last season, but Stallings hasn't been extended the same opportunity while Diaz has been stuck on the injured list all season while working back from an illness. He'll remain on the bench for the third straight game while top backstop Francisco Cervelli sticks in the lineup. Stallings has drawn just two starts through the PIrates' first 15 contests.

Stallings (neck) is listed as an available bench option for Saturday's split-squad Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jason Delay is also on hand as another reserve backstop, but the fact that Stallings will dress for the exhibition suggests the stiff neck that he first experienced Wednesday is no longer much of a concern. With Elias Diaz (illness) slated to open the season on the injured list, Stallings is poised to break camp as the top backup to No. 1 catcher Francisco Cervelli.

Stallings left Wednesday's game against the Twins with a stiff neck, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stalling's exit is being called precautionary, so it doesn't sound as though he'll miss much time. The Pirates will hope he's able to return soon, as he'll be needed as temporary backup catcher with Elias Diaz not expected to be built up to speed by Opening Day due to a lengthy illness-related absence.

Stallings went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Stallings singled to left in the bottom of the ninth inning to plate the winning run. With Francisco Cervelli (illness) and Elias Diaz (hamstring) out for the time being, Stallings made the most of his at-bats, posting his first multi-hit game of the year. He's gone 8-for-32 with five RBI and two walks in 12 games at the big-league level in 2018.

Stallings went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

He's serving as Francisco Cervelli's backup while Elias Diaz (hamstring) remains sidelined. Stallings, who is best known for his steady defense, hit a surprising .285 in 256 Triple-A at-bats in 2018 (well above his career mark of .252). The 28-year-old has made just 19 appearances in the majors over the last three seasons.

Stallings was called up by the Pirates on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Stallings will serve as the Pirates' third catcher for the stretch run. His limited role will likely prevent him from having much fantasy value, though a solid .285/.335/.414 line for Triple-A Indianapolis hints at some potential.

Stallings was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Francisco Cervelli is back to full health, so Stallings will head back to the minors after a four-day stay with the big club during which he failed to make an appearance. The 28-year-old, who is hitting .284/.333/.408 with Triple-A Indianapolis, will continue to serve as organizational catching depth.

Stallings was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With Francisco Cervelli (undisclosed) sidelined for the time being, the Pirates will call up Stallings to provide major-league catching depth. His stay may be short-lived if Cervelli avoids a disabled list stint, though. Jordan Luplow was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.