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The Braves traded reliever Hunter Stratton to the Pirates for catcher Joey Bart, designating Sandy León for assignment; Bart is on the injured list but expected to be activated soon and bolster Atlanta’s catching depth, while Stratton heads back to Pittsburgh after a brief Braves stint.
In a midseason swap, the Atlanta Braves traded reliever Hunter Stratton to the Pittsburgh Pirates for catcher Joey Bart. Atlanta designated Sandy León to clear a 40-man spot; Stratton will report to Triple-A Indianapolis and won’t join the Pirates’ MLB club for now. Bart, on the 10-day injured list with a left-foot infection, is expected to be activated by Atlanta, which will take on Bart’s $2.53 million salary (about $1.3 million remaining) and a 20% luxury-tax overage. The Pirates already rely on Endy Rodríguez as their catcher, with Henry Davis on the roster, while the Braves hope Bart can provide a capable backup behind the dish.
The Atlanta Braves acquired reliever Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league outfielder Titus Dumitru and cash, aiming to bolster their bullpen as they navigate injuries and playoff contention. Stratton, with a mixed MLB record but solid minor league performance, was designated for assignment by the Pirates and is now assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. The move reflects the Braves' strategy to strengthen their roster amid injury setbacks and a competitive playoff race.