The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing up their highly anticipated prospect, Henry Davis, the first overall pick of the 2021 MLB Draft. This move comes as the team attempts to break a six-game losing streak that has seen them fall from the top of the NL Central.

Following a 5-2 loss to the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced that Davis, who has experience at both catcher and outfield, will join the team in Pittsburgh on Monday for their upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs.

Shelton expressed his excitement about Davis's promotion, stating, "He's earned this opportunity. He's demonstrated his readiness. We'll discuss the specifics further tomorrow, but our current catchers will remain with the team, so we'll find different ways to utilize Davis."

The 23-year-old Davis is joining the Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis, where he hit .286 with a home run in 10 games. He began the season at Double-A Altoona, posting a .284 average with 10 home runs. Across both levels, Davis has a combined .284 average with 11 homers and 30 RBIs in 51 games.

The Pirates started the season strong with a 19-9 record in April but have since slipped to 34-36. They are currently 2.5 games behind the Brewers (37-34) and half a game behind the second-place Cincinnati Reds (37-35).