Braves trade for catcher Joey Bart from Pirates for Hunter Stratton
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 18. In exchange, the Braves sent right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton to Pittsburgh, where he will report to Triple-A Indianapolis. Atlanta designated catcher Sandy León for assignment to make room for Bart, who has been on the 15-day injured list due to a foot infection. Bart, a former Giants second overall pick, has a.259 batting average this season. The Braves currently lead the NL East and have All-Star Sean Murphy on the injured list, prompting the need for additional catching depth.
- •Bart is batting.259 with two homers in 21 games this season.
- •Stratton has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis after the trade.
- •Sandy León was designated for assignment to clear roster space.
- •Braves lead the NL East at 46-27 as of June 19.
- •Murphy is on the 60-day injured list with a broken finger.
- 5:41 AMESPN MLB — Braves acquire Bart from Pirates for Stratton
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Braves trade Hunter Stratton to Pirates in exchange for Joey Bart
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Braves acquire catcher Joey Bart from Pirates for pitcher Hunter Stratton
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — PIRATES TRADE: Joey Bart to Braves for Hunter Stratton
"The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton on Thursday night. Atlanta made room for Bart on the 40-man roster by designating catcher Sandy León for assignment. The Pirates assigned Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis.
"The Pirates have swung a trade with the Braves, acquiring relief pitcher Hunter Stratton in exchange for catcher Joey Bart. […] The post PIRATES TRADE: Joey Bart to Braves for Hunter Stratton appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
"The Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pirates for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton on Thursday night.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 19, 2026, 5:41 AMBraves acquire Bart from Pirates for Stratton
The Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pirates for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton on Thursday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 4:00 AMBraves trade Hunter Stratton to Pirates in exchange for Joey Bart
Here comes another new catcher for the Braves
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:56 AMBraves acquire catcher Joey Bart from Pirates for pitcher Hunter Stratton
The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton on Thursday night. Atlanta made room for Bart on the 40-man roster by designating catcher Sandy León for assignment. The Pirates assigned Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:42 AMPIRATES TRADE: Joey Bart to Braves for Hunter Stratton
The Pirates have swung a trade with the Braves, acquiring relief pitcher Hunter Stratton in exchange for catcher Joey Bart. […] The post PIRATES TRADE: Joey Bart to Braves for Hunter Stratton appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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