Pirates reset catching plan after Bart trade as Ozuna earns another look
The Pirates traded Joey Bart to the Braves for reliever Hunter Stratton, clearing the catching logjam. Endy Rodriguez will handle most of the catching duties with Henry Davis as the defensive backup, and Paul Skenes serving as Rodriguez’s personal catcher. The move signals confidence in Rodriguez’s bat and in Davis’s defense, while Marcell Ozuna has earned another opportunity to contribute, though a DFA remains unlikely for now. The piece also touches on how Carmen Mlodzinski/Jared Jones usage and Konnor Griffin’s rehab progress may affect the rotation and lineup going forward.
