Bart (back) is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Reds on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bart exited Friday's game against Cincinnati due to lower-back discomfort, and he'll remain sidelined for Saturday's contest. Henry Davis, who was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, will serve behind home plate and bat ninth against Reds southpaw Andrew Abbott.

Bart was removed from Friday's game against the Reds due to lower-back discomfort.

EDGE Analysis

The Pirates are labelling Bart as day-to-day, which is a good sign that his injury isn't too serious. The 28-year-old may miss a game or two if his soreness lingers, but he doesn't appear destined for the injured list.

Bart went 2-for-5 with an RBI on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Bart delivered the walk-off hit in the bottom of the 13th inning and concluded Pittsburgh's series against the Cardinals with five hits across 11 at-bats. He also tallied three extra-base hits -- including his first homer of the season-- while driving in four. Bart showed signs of breaking out across 282 plate appearances in 2024, and he's performed well at the plate across 45 plate appearances in 2025 while serving as the Pirates' primary catcher.

Bart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bart clubbed his first homer of the season Monday and will sit Tuesday after starting the previous two games. Endy Rodriguez will shift behind the plate while Enmanuel Valdez starts at first base.

Bart went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, two runs scored and a triple in Monday's win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Bart drilled a solo shot in the first inning and added an RBI triple in the seventh. Those were his first two extra-base hits of the season. He had been stuck in a 2-for-16 skid since his last multi-hit performance in Miami on March 29. Bart is slashing .250/.351/.406 with four runs scored through 37 plate appearances.

Bart is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Bart started behind the plate in three of Pittsburgh's previous four games, but he'll get a breather Saturday while Endy Rodriguez takes over at catcher. Bart has logged a .261/.370/.261 slash line through 27 plate appearances to begin the campaign, though he doesn't have any extra-base hits and has struck out at a 33.3 percent clip.

Bart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Bart will take a seat as the Pirates and Rays wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. Endy Rodriguez will receive a turn behind the plate Wednesday.

Bart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Bart will get a breather after he started behind the plate in each of the first three games of the series, going 4-for-12 with two walks, two runs, one RBI and one stolen base. Endy Rodriguez will fill in for Bart, starting at catcher and batting sixth.

Bart went 3-for-6 with an RBI and a stolen base Saturday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Bart has started all three of Pittsburgh's games behind the plate and hit cleanup on each occasion. He doesn't have much fantasy production to show for it, but he's gone 4-for-12 with a pair of walks.

Bart has gone 4-for-11 with two home runs and six RBI in Grapefruit League action.

EDGE Analysis

Bart homered for the second consecutive game Wednesday, blasting a fastball over the fence in center field during a win over the Blue Jays. He's expected to be the Pirates' primary catcher in 2025, and his start to spring training has seemingly solidified that role.