Braves acquire Joey Bart from Pirates, rainout against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Atlanta Braves traded right-hander Hunter Stratton to the Pittsburgh Pirates for catcher Joey Bart on June 19, 2026. Bart, who has been sidelined with a foot infection, will be the eighth catcher for Atlanta this season. The Braves' game against the San Francisco Giants was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for August. To make room on the roster, catcher Sandy León was designated for assignment. This offseason, Bart seeks to regain form after a challenging stint with multiple injuries.
- •Braves acquire Joey Bart from Pirates on June 19, 2026.
- •Hunter Stratton traded to Pittsburgh as part of the deal.
- •Sandy León designated for assignment.
- •Braves' game against Giants postponed due to rain.
- •Bart has been recovering from a foot infection.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Braves News: Hunter Stratton trade, rainout at Truist Park, and more
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