What happened: The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton. Bart, a Georgia native and former Georgia Tech standout, returns to his home state to serve as a backup behind the plate. Atlanta made a corresponding move to open a spot on its 40-man roster.
Why it matters: The trade gives Atlanta added catching depth as it works through the regular season. The Braves sit at 46-27 but have lost three in a row, and securing a steadier option behind the plate adds roster flexibility down the stretch.
By the numbers: Atlanta enters Friday 46-27 on the season, averaging 5.0 runs per game while allowing 3.6, and carries a three-game losing streak (last five: LLLWL).
What to watch: Watch how Atlanta splits time behind the plate and whether Bart factors into the catching rotation during the current homestand.