The Atlanta Braves made a trade on Thursday night to help out the team's catching depth.
The Braves acquired former Buford High School and Georgia Tech star Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Atlanta sent relief pitcher Hunter Stratton back to Pittsburgh, the team that drafted him.
Atlanta also optioned catcher Jair Camargo to Gwinnett and designated catcher Sandy Leon for **** ignment.
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Bart grew up in Buford High School, where he was first drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. He opted to stay home and play college baseball at Georgia Tech instead. He won the ACC Baseball Player of the Year and Johnny Bench Award during his junior season in 2018.
The Braves acquired former Buford High School and Georgia Tech star Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Atlanta sent relief pitcher Hunter Stratton back to Pittsburgh, the team that drafted him.
Atlanta also optioned catcher Jair Camargo to Gwinnett and designated catcher Sandy Leon for **** ignment.
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Bart grew up in Buford High School, where he was first drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. He opted to stay home and play college baseball at Georgia Tech instead. He won the ACC Baseball Player of the Year and Johnny Bench Award during his junior season in 2018.
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