The Atlanta Braves are back in the news on MLB trade deadline day by making another notable move.
Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Joey Bart is headed to the Chicago White Sox:
“The Chicago White Sox are acquiring catcher Joey Bart from the Atlanta Braves, sources tell ESPN.”
Joey Bart was a mid-season trade acquisition by the Braves after Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin were both down with injuries. However, now that Sean Murphy figures to return to the fold soon, Bart became an obvious trade candidate, and the Chicago White Sox stand out as a top suitor because of their need for catching depth.
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Joey Bart’s Tenure with Atlanta
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 31: Elieser Hernández #57, Joey Bart #16, Austin Riley #27 and Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate their 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on July 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Over 48 at-bats with the Atlanta Braves, Joey Bart batted .188 with two home runs and three doubles. Across 106 total ABs, Bart holds an average of .226. His OPS+ is 86 this season.
The Atlanta Braves have been fairly active this trade deadline, but some expected them to do a little more in the pitching department. So far, the Braves have acquired Tyler Mahle, Lane Thomas, Brent Suter, and Bailey Falter.
It’s still unclear what the Braves are getting in return for this deal.
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Looking at Joey Bart’s MLB Career
GettyPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 8: Joey Bart #16 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 8, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Joey Bart has played in parts of seven MLB seasons in his career. He spent the first four seasons with the San Francisco Giants and then also spent parts of three seasons (including part of 2026) with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Over 1101 total MLB at-bats, Bart is a .238 hitter with 32 home runs, 43 doubles, 126 RBI, and an OPS+ of 91.
All things considered, Joey Bart has had a fairly successful MLB career to this point, and he will now join the Chicago White Sox to aid in their MLB playoff push over the final two months of the season.
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