Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Sun 4/17/22 1:20 PM

Bart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Curt Casali will get the nod behind the dish as the Giants and Guardians wrap up their series with a matinee game. Bart started at either catcher or designated hitter in each of the Giants' last five games, going 5-for-17 with a home run, a double, a stolen base, three RBI and an additional run.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Sun 4/17/22 1:10 PM

Bart went 0-for-4 with a stolen base and three strikeouts in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Bart's been very much hit or miss so far -- he's struck out in 13 of his 26 plate appearances, but he's also swatted two home runs and a double. The rookie catcher was initially expected to see a timeshare with Curt Casali, but Bart has gotten the better of that with six starts in the Giants' first eight games. While he's hit no higher than seventh, his fairly consistent presence in the lineup and solid hitting make him a reliable option in fantasy.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Sat 4/16/22 12:05 AM

Bart went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 4-1 win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Bart added a pair of insurance runs with his two-run shot off Anthony Castro in the eighth inning. It was his second home run of the year and he's now slashing .333/.455/.722 through 22 plate appearances. Bart has yet to hit above seventh in the lineup this season but that could change soon if his bat stays hot.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Sun 4/10/22 2:09 PM

Bart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart will receive Sunday off after starting the first two games of the season and going 1-for-5 with a solo homer, two walks and an additional run scored. Curt Casali will work behind the plate in his place.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Fri 4/8/22 11:38 PM

Bart went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the start behind the plate in the Giants' opener and hitting ninth, Bart launched a Sandy Alcantara offering to deep left-center field in the fifth inning. Buster Posey's heir apparent has big cleats to fill this season, but he at least figures to supply solid power numbers after slugging 10 homers and posting an .838 OPS over 67 games for Triple-A Sacramento last year.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Tue 3/15/22 12:31 PM

Bart and Curt Casali will open the 2022 season in a timeshare at catcher, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart, the second overall pick from 2018, will get his first extended look in the majors after Buster Posey retired in the offseason. Bart played well with Triple-A Sacramento last season, slashing .298/.362/.476 with 10 home runs, 46 RBI and 37 runs scored in 67 games. Casali will cut into Bart's playing time early in the season, but a strong start to the season could give the latter an edge for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Fri 8/27/21 8:35 PM

Bart (quadriceps) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The backstop has regained his health after a strained quad sidelined him since Aug. 6. His recent absence could hurt his chances of being called up when rosters expand to 28 next Wednesday, but his .320/.383/.541 slash line at Sacramento should keep in the mix for a promotion by season's end.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Tue 8/10/21 4:10 PM

Bart was placed on Triple-A Sacramento's 7-day injured list Saturday with a minor quadriceps strain, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart, who has hit .276 with two home runs and nine RBI since the Giants sent him down July 12, isn't expected to miss much time with the injury. That being said, it's unclear exactly when he'll return to minor-league action.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Mon 7/12/21 12:29 PM

Bart was optioned back to Triple-A Sacramento following Sunday's win over Washington, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart was brought up to the 26-man roster Saturday and notched two singles, one RBI and a run scored in Saturday's win. He'll now continue to get reps in Sacramento while the big club is on the All-Star break. It's possible that the backstop rejoins the 26-man roster for Friday's game against the Cardinals, but that decision will likely depend on whether Buster Posey (thumb) is ready to be activated from the injured list.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Sat 7/10/21 2:05 PM

Bart was recalled by the Giants on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart will give the Giants an extra catcher for the final two days before the break after Buster Posey (thumb) hit the injured list Thursday. He's swung a hot bat in 35 games for Triple-A Sacramento, homering eight times while slashing .338/.400/.581. He'll head straight into the starting lineup, catching and batting seventh against the Nationals. Logan Webb was optioned in a corresponding move.