Braves trade for catcher Joey Bart from Pirates for Hunter Stratton

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.

• 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Braves trade for catching depth, adding Joey Bart from Pirates
• 5:41 AMESPN MLB — Braves acquire Bart from Pirates for Stratton
• 4:54 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Braves, Pirates Swap Joey Bart For Hunter Stratton - MLB Trade Rumors
• 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Braves trade Hunter Stratton to Pirates in exchange for Joey Bart
• 4:00 AMBatterypower.com — Braves trade Hunter Stratton to Pirates in exchange for Joey Bart - Battery Power
• 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