Jason Delay

The Pirates optioned Jason Delay to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, per team updates, after a 2-for-17 spring with eight strikeouts across 12 games.

Fantasy Impact

Delay’s 2-for-17 mark with 8 strikeouts in 12 spring games couldn’t secure a Pirates Opening Day spot, with Joey Bart set as the top catcher and Henry Davis and Endy Rodríguez vying for backup. He’s Triple-A bound. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, hoping his glove earns a midseason call-up if Pittsburgh’s catching depth falters.

The Pirates have optioned Jason Delay to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Delay will head to the minors after the team activated Joey Bart from the IL Sunday. He will remain a depth option should the Pirates need a third catcher.

Jason Delay is not in the Pirates lineup on Sunday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Delay is just 1-for-9 since being called back up. Yasmani Grandal is back behind the plate for Pittsburgh.

Jason Delay is in the lineup on Sunday batting ninth against the Dakota Hudson.

Fantasy Impact

Delay was called up from Triple-A with Henry Davis on the concussion IL. He should split time behind the plate with Yasmani Grandal.

Jason Delay is headed to Colorado to join the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Delay could be an insurance option for the Pirates after Henry Davis was removed from Friday’s game with concussion-like symptoms. The Pirates would have to announce a roster move prior to Delay joining the roster.