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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 11: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park on April 11, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will finish their series with the Milwaukee Brewers (at home).
They are looking to go for the sweep after winning Saturday’s game by a score of 4-3.
Joey Bart made his first start for the Braves, finishing with no hits in three at-bats.
The 29-year-old catcher had been acquired in a trade earlier this week.
The Braves wrote (via X) on June 18: “The #Braves tonight acquired C Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for RHP Hunter Stratton. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta designated C Sandy León for assignment.”
The #Braves tonight acquired C Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for RHP Hunter Stratton. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta designated C Sandy León for assignment.
After Friday’s game, manager Walt Weiss was asked for his thoughts on Bart (via BravesVision).
Weiss: “Yeah, I like Joey. I like his presence. There’s good communication in between innings… I thought he took some really nice passes at the ball. He just missed a couple balls… He’s got big power. He’s certainly a threat, especially against left-handed pitching, but I like the presence, man. I like the way he looks back there and the way he operates.”
Tonight’s postgame press conference with Braves Manager Walt Weiss!
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar