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Braves trade Joey Bart to White Sox for Duncan Davitt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:59 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Braves trade Joey Bart to White Sox for Duncan Davitt

Summary

The Atlanta Braves have traded catcher Joey Bart to the Chicago White Sox, per reports on August 3, 2026. In exchange for Bart, the Braves receive rookie reliever Duncan Davitt. Bart, a former No. 2 overall pick, has struggled this season and was previously acquired by the Braves from the Pittsburgh Pirates just two months ago. This move comes as the White Sox seek catching support and Atlanta prepares for a postseason push with limited playing time for Bart.

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•Braves acquire RHP Duncan Davitt in exchange for Joey Bart
•Bart has a.226 batting average this season with 4 home runs
•Bart was traded twice during the 2026 season
•The trade reflects the Braves' strategy for the postseason
•Braves maintain a leading position in the NL East

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8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Braves trade Joey Bart to White Sox, per report
8:57 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox acquire Joey Bart from Braves in late MLB trade deadline move

What they're saying

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Chicago is taking a chance on Joey Bart, a former No. 2 overall pick who is changing teams for the second time during the 2026 season.
— Yahoo Sports