Pirates' Joey Bart Out Again with Back Injury

Joey Bart of the Pittsburgh Pirates is sidelined due to lower-back discomfort, missing the lineup for both Saturday and Sunday games against the Cincinnati Reds. He exited Friday's game early, and while he is currently considered day-to-day, the team does not anticipate a long-term injury that would require placement on the injured list. In his absence, Henry Davis has been called up from Triple-A Indianapolis and is starting at catcher. The situation indicates that Bart's injury is not too serious, although he may miss additional games if soreness persists.