Braves acquire Joey Bart, designate Sandy León for assignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have traded for catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates, designating Sandy León for assignment in the process. Bart, a former No. 2 overall pick, struggled but showed some promise with a.259 batting average and two home runs in 21 games this season. This trade comes as the Braves seek to address ongoing issues at the catcher position, particularly following Drake Baldwin's injury. General manager Alex Anthopoulos hinted at further trades ahead of the July deadline if the team's struggles continue.
- •Braves have lost six of their last seven games.
- •Joey Bart batted.259 with two home runs in 21 games for Pittsburgh.
- •Sandy León was batting below.100 before the trade.
- •Drake Baldwin has returned as the Braves' primary catcher.
- •General manager Alex Anthopoulos is expected to pursue more trades.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Braves trade for former No. 2 pick in vital move to fix glaring problem, release World Series champ
"The Braves have had a huge catching problem without Drake Baldwin. On Thursday, they made a deal that should right the ship until Sean Murphy returns from injury.
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