Joey Bart

The Pirates agreed to terms with C Joey Bart on a one-year, $2.53 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Bart is entering his second year of arbitration. He is likely slated to enter next season as the Pirates starting catcher ahead of Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis.

Joey Bart was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds due to left wrist inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly said on Tuesday that they are learning more about Bart's left wrist inflammation and that he may be available "later on." Fantasy managers can consider him day-to-day, with an update expected within the next couple of days.

Joey Bart went 1-for-4 against the Cubs with a home run, three RBI, one run scored, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s loss, Bart's season stats stand at a .240 batting average with 26 RBI and 64 hits across 89 games. Bart is hitting just .189 with 15 strikeouts over his last 15 games.

Joey Bart went 1-for-3 with a home run on Monday against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Bart put the Pirates on the board in the third inning with a solo shot off Jose Quintana. It was the lone run scored by Pittsburgh all night.

The Pirates activated C Joey Bart from the 7-day concussion injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Bart returns after missing the past few weeks. He should be back in his starting role behind the plate for Pittsburgh.