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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pirates trade catcher to National League foe
ATLANTA, Ga. (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Jason Delay to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. In exchange, Pittsburgh receives cash considerations. The Pirates have also added outfielder Alexander Canario to the 26-man Major League Roster, and optioned infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis. Canario was recently acquired in a minor trade with the New York Mets. Delay, who was optioned to Double-A Columbus in the Braves organization, was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday. He was originally selected by the Pirates in the fourth round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Vanderbilt. Delay has appeared in parts of three seasons with the Pirates. In 134 MLB games, Delay owns a .200 batting average with three doubles and 6 RBI's. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Braves acquire C Jason Delay from Pirates
April 4 - The Atlanta Braves have acquired Jason Delay from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash. The Braves optioned him to Double-A Columbus. Delay is a 30-year-old veteran. He appeared in 134 total games for the Pirates over the last three seasons. During that span, he recorded two home runs, 35 RBIs, and a .231 batting average. Behind the plate, Delay racked up four defensive runs saved above average, per Baseball Reference. The Pirates designated him for assignment on April 1. Delay adds an experienced depth option in the Braves' system. The Braves transferred 31-year-old right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list to free up a spot on the roster. The Pirates also welcomed outfielder Alexander Canario, 24, to their active roster, optioning outfielder/second baseman Ji-Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis.
