Pirates Activate Catcher Joey Bart From Concussion Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated catcher Joey Bart from the 7-day concussion injured list ahead of their series against the Detroit Tigers. Bart had been sidelined since May 27 due to concussion-like symptoms after being hit by a foul ball, and he completed a five-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis, batting .231 with two RBIs. Prior to his injury, Bart had appeared in 44 games with a .240/.347/.308 slash line, including one home run and 11 RBIs, and he is expected to resume his role as the Pirates' primary catcher. In Bart's absence, Henry Davis took over everyday catching duties, while Brett Sullivan was designated for assignment. Bart's return bolsters the Pirates' lineup as they prepare for upcoming games, with his performance improving after being traded to Pittsburgh. Additionally, former Pirates manager Derek Shelton will now cover the MLB Draft Combine for MLB Network, marking his first notable role since his departure.