The Pirates have traded Joey Bart to the Braves for reliever Hunter Stratton.
Stratton, who has been assigned to Class AAA Indianapolis, was a 2017 draft pick of the Pirates who appeared in 47 games from 2023-25 before being dealt to Atlanta last July. In 2024, he had a 3.58 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 36 big-league appearances. This season, he has made one appearance for the Braves and has spent most of the year with Class AAA Gwinnett, with a 4.38 ERA, a 1.62 WHIP and .261 batting average against in 21 appearances.
Bart was rehabbing in the minors from a left foot infection that caused him to be placed on the injured list in early May. With this trade, the Pirates add some bullpen depth by acquiring a familiar face with two minor-league options. This also clears room for EndyRodriguez and Henry Davis to operate as the major-league tandem behind the plate.
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Bart traded to Braves for Stratton
The Pirates have traded Joey Bart to the Braves for reliever Hunter Stratton.
Stratton, who has been assigned to Class AAA Indianapolis, was a 2017 draft pick of the Pirates who appeared in 47 games from 2023-25 before being dealt to Atlanta last July. In 2024, he had a 3.58 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 36 big-league appearances. This season, he has made one appearance for the Braves and has spent most of the year with Class AAA Gwinnett, with a 4.38 ERA, a 1.62 WHIP and .261 batting average against in 21 appearances.
Bart was rehabbing in the minors from a left foot infection that caused him to be placed on the injured list in early May. With this trade, the Pirates add some bullpen depth by acquiring a familiar face with two minor-league options. This also clears room for Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis to operate as the major-league tandem behind the plate.
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