JOEY BART NEWS

Recalled by Giants Bart was recalled by the Giants on Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Bart's stay on the big-league roster may be temporary, as he'll be filling the roster spot that had belonged to Kevin Gausman, who isn't expected to miss much time while recovering from the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. It's possible he'll stick around as Buster Posey's backup, but it's unclear why the Giants would abandon their plan to give Bart regular at-bats in the minors right as the minor-league seasons are beginning.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants look to surprise in loaded division A confluence of the Giants’ present and future was on full display at Scottsdale Stadium this spring, with the club’s veteran core taking th...

MARCH 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Giants make first cuts: huge list includes Joey Bart, Marco Luciano, not Heliot Ramos Catcher Joey Bart and shortstop Marco Luciano, the San Francisco Giants’ top two...

MARCH 15, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Sent to minors The Giants optioned Bart to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Impact Due to the cancellation of the 2020 minor-league campaign along with Buster Posey's decision to opt out, Bart received his first taste of the big leagues last season, despite having only 22 games' worth of experience above the High-A level. The 24-year-old put together a few quality games to begin his major-league career, but he slumped badly in September to finish with a .233/.288/.320 slash line and 36.9 K% over 111 plate appearances. With Posey back in the fold, Bart will get some more development time in the minors to begin 2021, but he'll likely get another trial with the Giants at some point during the season.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crushing in spring ball Bart is 6-for-13 with one home run, three runs scored, two RBI, two walks and two stolen bases through seven spring training games.

Impact It's the 24-year-old's third year in big-league camp with the Giants, and he's impressed at the plate each year. Bart made the jump to the majors last season and struggled with a .608 OPS and 36.9 percent strikeout rate, but he should be headed to Triple-A for 2021 to continue his progression. Buster Posey is back as the starter after opting out in 2020, and Curt Casali signed over the offseason to likely operate as the primary backup catcher.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Ramos hits 3rd HR; Basabe injured  PHOENIX -- Heliot Ramos wasn’t originally scheduled to start for the Giants on Tuesday, but a last-minute lineup switch ended up thrusting h...

MARCH 10, 2021 • MLB.COM

SF Giants HQ: My experience on the lawn at a spring training game, Joey Bart’s home run and more SF Giants catcher Joey Bart didn’t homer during his rookie year, but he hit his first of the spring on Sunday against the Reds.

MARCH 9, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Inbox: Where do Giants start Bart in 2021? Happy New Year! In the first Giants Inbox of 2021, we’ll discuss what the Curt Casali signing means for top prospect Joey Bart, the club’s s...

JANUARY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Fantasy baseball risers and fallers: Blake Snell, Joey Bart and more Derek VanRiper breaks down the fantasy baseball impact of the most notable MLB moves to this point in the offseason.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Likely heading to minors Bart is expected to open the year in the minors after the Giants signed Curt Casali to a major-league deal Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 2018 second-overall pick got called up ahead of schedule last year due to Buster Posey's opt out, but he didn't exactly prove to be big-league ready, hitting .233/.288/.320 with a 36.9 percent strikeout rate and a 2.7 percent walk rate in 33 games. The acquisition of Casali means the Giants now have a veteran backup for Posey, allowing Bart to finish his development in the minors before pushing for his second chance at the highest level.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to work behind Posey Bart will likely begin the upcoming season as the Giants' No. 2 catcher after manager Gabe Kapler said Tuesday that Buster Posey would receive "the lion's share of the reps" behind...

Impact Posey's decision to opt out of the 2020 campaign during summer camp may have had a hand in Bart -- the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 first-year player draft -- receiving the call to the big leagues last summer, despite having only appeared in 22 games above the High-A level. After a strong start at the dish following his promotion, Bart slumped in September to finish with an underwhelming .233/.288/.320 slash line over his 111 plate appearances. The Giants still view the 24-year-old as their backstop of the future, so look for the organization to do whatever it can to make room for Bart to make more starts than the typical backup catcher. The lack of a universal designated hitter in 2021 limits the Giants' options, but Posey's ability to play first base at least offers one avenue for both Bart and the 2012 NL MVP to stick in the lineup simultaneously.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Inbox: Which Giants will thrive in 2021? Happy Thanksgiving! Before stuffing ourselves with turkey, let’s dive into the latest edition of the Giants Inbox: Who will be the biggest s...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • MLB.COM

Analyzing Joey Bart's Giants debut season: Some hard hits, many hard lessons Bart showed flashes this season, but the Giants expect to see a lot more next season, especially with Buster Posey around as a mentor.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giants prospect report from alternate camp With alternate camps coming to an end, MLB Pipeline is recapping the development highlights for the prospects involved for each organization...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM

Hits bench Saturday Bart isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Padres.

Impact Bart will get a breather after recording hits in four of the last five contests. Tyler Heineman will start behind the dish as Johnny Cueto is expected to take the mound for the Giants on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting after all Bart will bat eighth and catch Monday night against the Rockies.

Impact Bart was initially slated for a night off, but the Giants have tweaked their lineup prior to first pitch. The backstop is hitting .292/.333/.333 with a triple and four RBI through 15 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Riding bench Monday Bart isn't in Monday's lineup against the Rockies.

Impact Bart will remain on the bench for a second straight game with Johnny Cueto starting Monday's series opener against the Rockies. Chadwick Tromp will take over as the catcher in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Bart gets 'mental refresh' The Giants have asked a lot of Joey Bart since promoting him to the Majors last month. They’ve trusted the 23-year-old rookie catcher to han...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Sitting Sunday Bart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's.

Impact John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle suggests it could end up being a two-day break for Bart, with Johnny Cueto slated to start Monday's opener against Colorado. Bart, like all young players, will need to make some adjustments; he is just 2-for-his-last-19 and is batting .241/.302/.304 through 86 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bart's 1st hit contributes to Giants' romp Giants fans have been clamoring for Joey Bart’s debut since Opening Day. Their enthusiasm was echoed by a few of the club’s players, who pra...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM

Bart learning big leagues are big challenge Growing pains are to be expected with any young prospect who is navigating the Major Leagues for the first time. The Giants are learning tha...

AUGUST 30, 2020 • MLB.COM

Law: Scouting Triston McKenzie, Sixto Sanchez, Joey Bart and Wil Crowe Here's a look at the major-league debut of three top pitching prospects and the long-awaited promotion of catcher in the Bay.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM