Overview
- The Pirates traded catcher Joey Bart to the Atlanta Braves in a one-for-one swap for right‑handed reliever Hunter Stratton.
- The trade, announced Thursday night, sent Bart to Atlanta and returned Stratton to Pittsburgh, where he was optioned to Triple‑A Indianapolis.
- Atlanta reinstated Bart from a minor‑league rehab assignment for a left‑foot infection and opened a 40‑man spot by designating Sandy León for assignment.
- Pittsburgh used the move to reduce a crowded catching group that includes Henry Davis and Endy Rodríguez while adding a familiar right‑handed arm for bullpen depth.
- Stratton has one big‑league inning for Atlanta this season and has spent most of 2026 at Triple‑A; Bart is a Georgia native and former No. 2 overall pick whose return is framed as low‑risk depth for the Braves.