Impact Bart started the past four games and will receive a day off after he went 4-for-13 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and a run. Blake Sabol will step in behind the plate for Sunday's series finale.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JOEY BART #14 - CATCHER - PITTSBURGH PIRATES
13 HR •
45 RBI •
.265 AVG
13 HR
45 RBI
.265 AVG
Not starting Sunday Bart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
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MAY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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MAY 2, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Takes seat Monday Bart is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact After missing four straight games with right groin tightness, Bart returned to action Sunday in Mexico City, playing all eight innings behind the plate while going 0-for-4 in a 6-4 loss to the Padres. Though Bart isn't dealing with any reported setbacks, the Giants will give Bart a chance to recuperate Monday on the heels of his first game action in nearly a week. Blake Sabol will catch for starting pitcher Ross Stripling in the series opener in Houston.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Sunday Bart (groin) is starting behind the plate and batting eighth Sunday against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bart has been sidelined by a groin issue since April 24, but he'll return to action for Sunday's series finale versus the Friars in Mexico City. The 26-year-old is still looking for his first home run and RBI of the season but has a .303/.378/.364 slash line through 37 plate appearances.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Saturday Bart (groin) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Bart has been sidelined since Monday due to tightness in his right groin, but he traveled with the Giants to Mexico City for this special two-game series and participated in a team workout Friday. Maybe he could be back in action Sunday. Blake Sabol will draw another start at catcher Saturday at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Participates in workout Bart (groin) ran on the field in Mexico on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact The Giants have a rare Friday off with the team playing a two-game series in Mexico starting Saturday against the Padres, but it's a positive sign that Bart was able to participate in some pregame activities. The backstop has been out of action with tightness in his right groin strain, and he has a chance to return to the lineup against San Diego over the weekend.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Thursday Bart (groin) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.
Impact It's the third straight absence for Bart as he works through a bout of right groin tightness. Blake Sabol is catching and batting seventh for the Giants on Thursday afternoon.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Wednesday Bart (groin) isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Wednesday marks the second start Bart has missed due to his right groin tightness, but signs point to him rejoining the lineup relatively soon. Blake Sabol will continue to fill in behind the dish in Bart's absence.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Might be available off bench Bart (groin) said he might be available off the bench Tuesday against the Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Bart is not in the Giants' starting lineup Tuesday after making an early exit from Monday's series opener versus the Cardinals due to right groin tightness. He underwent an MRI that thankfully ruled out any structural damage. Blake Sabol is getting the start at catcher and batting eighth Tuesday, but this should not be an extended absence for Bart.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Tuesday Bart (groin) isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bart was removed from Monday's contest due to right groin tightness, and he will be held out Tuesday as well. In his absence, Blake Sabol will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Battling groin tightness Bart left Monday's game against the Cardinals due to right groin tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Bart was lifted from the contest in the seventh inning of Monday's clash, and he'll likely be re-evaluated Tuesday morning to determine his availability for the second game of the series. If he's unable to go, look for Blake Sabol to take over behind the dish.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Departs early Bart left Monday's game against the Cardinals after suffering an apparent leg injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Bart exited the matchup after doubling in the bottom of the seventh inning when one of his legs appeared to lock up on him, per Pavlovic. He'll be considered day-to-day until the team has more information on the injury.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Bart isn't starting Sunday against the Mets.
Impact Bart started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with a strikeout. He'll get a breather for the series finale against the Mets while Blake Sabol takes over behind the dish and bats eighth.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Tuesday Bart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.
Impact After making three straight starts at catcher for the Giants, Bart will give way Tuesday to Blake Sabol. David Villar is taking a turn in the designated hitter role.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Tuesday Bart is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Dodgers.
Impact Bart logged a full game at catcher in his return Monday from a back injury, but he'll give way to Blake Sabol in Tuesday's tilt. Those two figure to share time behind the dish moving forward in the wake of Roberto Perez's right rotator cuff strain.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured list Bart was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Giants on Monday.
Impact Bart has been out nearly all season with a back injury but is ready to go after picking up three hits in seven at-bats over two rehab games. He and Blake Sabol are projected to share catching duties.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Beginning rehab stint Bart (back) was assigned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday to start a rehab assignment.
Impact It's significant news for the 26-year-old and the Giants, especially since Roberto Perez (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday. Bart will be eligible to be activated during the upcoming week, and he should be ready to go after playing in a couple of minor-league games.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing rehab assignment Bart (back) could begin a rehab assignment within the next few days, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Bart landed on the injured list shortly after Opening Day with a mid-back strain but has been progressing well. He is eligible for activation on April 11 and could be ready around that time.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giants C Joey Bart lands on IL with back strain The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a mid-back strain.
APRIL 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Giants C Joey Bart lands on IL with back strain The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a mid-back strain.
APRIL 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Giants place catcher Joey Bart on 10-day IL with back strain
San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strain in the middle of his backAPRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with back strain Bart was diagnosed with a mid-back strain and placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to March 31.
Impact The 26-year-old was scheduled to make his first start of the season Saturday but was scratched with the back injury, and he will now be sidelined until at least April 11. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Bart may only require the 10-day minimum on the shelf, so he could return when first eligible. In the meantime, Roberto Perez and Blake Sabol should split catching duties for the Giants.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Bart (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Bart is reportedly undergoing scans on his back, and those results have not yet become public. The backstop sits again for the series finale with Blake Sabol hitting seventh as the starting catcher.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will undergo scan Bart was unavailable off the bench for Saturday's contest and he will undergo a scan on his back before Sunday's game against the Yankees, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco r...
Impact Bart picked up the injury during batting practice, Kapler said. The backstop should be considered day-to-day until the results of the imaging are available. Roberto Perez got the start in Bart's place Saturday and could be back in the lineup for Sunday's finale against the Yankees.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
