Chris Snyder (back surgery) said Monday that he hopes to return in mid-to-late August. Snyder is expected to miss anywhere from 2-4 months after undergoing back surgery earlier this month. "Going through the surgery the first time and comparing this one, this blows it out of the water," said Snyder, who previously had back surgery in 2009. "I'm moving around way better, in way less pain, have more motion in my leg. I'm wanting to get back as soon as possible." Ryan Doumit is currently recovering from a non-displaced fracture of his left ankle, so the Pirates will continue to rely on Michael McKenry and Dusty Brown behind the plate for now.