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Braves, Pirates Swap Joey Bart For Hunter Stratton

The Atlanta Braves traded right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton to the Pittsburgh Pirates to acquire catcher Joey Bart on Thursday night. Bart returns to his home state to serve as a backup catcher. The Pirates made the move to gain bullpen help and resolve a logjam at the catcher position.

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New reports confirm the trade occurred Thursday night and that the Braves made a 40-man roster move to accommodate Bart.

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  1. Braves Acquire Catcher Joey Bart from Pirates for Hunter Stratton

    The Atlanta Braves traded right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton to the Pittsburgh Pirates to acquire catcher Joey Bart on Thursday night. Bart returns to his home state to serve as a backup catcher. The Pirates made the move to gain bullpen help and resolve a logjam at the catcher position.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
    • The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton in exchange for Bart.
    • The trade took place on Thursday night.
    • Joey Bart is a Georgia native and former Georgia Tech player.
    • The Braves made room for Bart on their 40-man roster.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Braves announced a roster move ahead of a series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park.
    • Hunter Stratton is a graduate of Sullivan East.
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  2. Braves Acquire Catcher Joey Bart From Pirates

    The Atlanta Braves traded right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton to the Pittsburgh Pirates for catcher Joey Bart. Bart is a Georgia Tech alumnus and Buford, Georgia native. The trade addresses a crowded catching situation for Pittsburgh.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton.
    • Joey Bart is a Georgia Tech product and native of Buford, Ga.
    • The Pirates traded Bart to resolve a crowded catching situation.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Joey Bart is a former top pick.
    • Joey Bart has been a solid catcher in the MLB for several years.
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  3. Braves Acquire Catcher Joey Bart from Pirates for Hunter Stratton

    The Atlanta Braves have traded right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for catcher Joey Bart. Bart is a former Georgia Tech player and Atlanta native. The Pirates made the move to resolve a logjam at the catcher position.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
    • The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton from the Braves.
    • Joey Bart is a former Georgia Tech catcher and Atlanta native.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Sandy Leon was designated for assignment by the Braves.
    • The Braves designated Hunter Stratton for assignment.
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