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Red Sox better hope they don't get burned after re-signing promising depth pitcher Hours after signing Jason Delay to a minor league deal to bolster their catching depth, the Boston Red Sox inked another minor league deal t...

OCTOBER 29 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Former Pirates Catcher Reportedly Signs Contract With Red Sox Former Pirates catcher Jason Delay has reportedly signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox ahead of the 2026 campaign.

OCTOBER 27 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Signs minor-league deal with Boston Delay and the Red Sox agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Delay with join the Red Sox organization after spending the majority of the 2025 season with Triple-A Gwinnett, batting .219 with eight doubles, 12 RBI and 13 runs scored over 192 at-bats in 59 games. The catcher last appeared in the big leagues in 2024 while with the Pirates, and he'll look to impress with Boston in an attempt to get another crack at the major-league level in 2026.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Gwinnett Atlanta sent Delay outright to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact The 30-year-old backstop has been in Triple-A all season, slashing .230/.288/.267 through 146 plate appearances. He'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster but stick in the organization as additional catcher depth for the Stripers.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves acquire C Jason Delay from Pirates 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...

APRIL 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pirates send Ji Hwan Bae to minors, trade Jason Delay to Braves The Pirates announced a trio of moves on Thursday evening, officially adding outfielder Alexander Canario to the 26-man roster and sending u...

APRIL 3 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Shipped to Atlanta Atlanta acquired Delay from the Pirates on Thursday in exchange for cash and optioned him to Double-A Columbus.

Impact Delay was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday, but a move to Atlanta will allow him to reclaim a spot on a 40-man roster. However, he'll be demoted to Double-A upon joining his new organization and doesn't figure to serve as anything more than minor-league depth for the duration of the season. Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Pirates designated Delay for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Thomas Harrington, who is up to start Tuesday's game against the Rays. Delay is just a career .231/.295/.315 hitter over parts of three big-league seasons but could draw interest via waivers from a club in need of catching depth.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Delay to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Delay was unable to win a place on the Opening Day roster after going 2-for-17 with eight strikeouts in 12 spring games. Joey Bart is poised to begin the season as Pittsburgh's No. 1 backstop, with Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez competing for the backup job.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Triolo and Delay combine for 5 RBIs in the 6th as the Pirates beat the Rockies 8-2

Jared Triolo had two hits and two RBIs, Jason Delay had a three-run double, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2

JUNE 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Pirates returners Josh Fleming, Jason Delay stand out in series-clinching win against Rockies A pair of reserves being summoned from Triple-A Indianapolis did just the trick for the Pirates to depart Coors Field with a series victory....

JUNE 16, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Call-up made official The Pirates recalled Delay from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact Delay joined the Pirates in Colorado ahead of Saturday's game against the Rockies and should split catching duties with Yasmani Grandal while Henry Davis (concussion) is sidelined. Delay posted a .523 OPS at Triple-A over 34 plate appearances.

JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tracking toward making opening day roster, Pirates catcher Jason Delay deft at defying odds Jason Delay is as steady as they get, and the Pirates catcher has used that to his advantage this spring.

MARCH 18, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

In a year, Jason Delay went from rookie to elder statesman behind the plate for Pirates Jason Delay played a career-high 70 MLB games in 2023, but he could find himself as a pseudo-starter along with Henry Davis this season.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Jason Delay's response to big hit in Pirates' win over Yankees? 'Shout out to the bigger bases.' - The Boston Globe New York, which remains two games clear of the last-place Red Sox in the AL East. managed just four hits against five pitchers. Pittsburgh a...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Delay's 2-run double in 6-run 7th sparks Pirates over Mets 7-4

Jason Delay hit a two-run double in a six-run seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 7-4

AUGUST 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Recalled from Indianapolis The Pirates recalled Delay from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact After Pittsburgh traded Austin Hedges to the Rangers on Tuesday, Delay will come up from Triple-A to fill in as the Pirates' backup catcher. Delay is slashing .260/.328/.375 across 118 plate appearances in Pittsburgh this season.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Delay was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact The Pirates are handing the starting catcher job over to Endy Rodriguez, with Austin Hedges moving to the backup role. That means Delay will head back to Indianapolis rather than stick around as a third catcher.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Knocks in three Delay went 3-for-3 with a double and three RBI on Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Delay delivered RBI hits in back-to-back innings, the highlight of which came in the seventh inning when he drove in two with a double. Though he's served primarily as the backup when Austin Hedges is healthy, Delay has at least one hit one each of his last five starts. Overall, he's hitting .368 across 42 plate appearances and has chipped in four runs scored, seven RBI and one home run.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in reserve role Delay is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Delay had a brief run as the Pirates' No. 1 catcher earlier this month while Austin Hedges was on the 7-day concussion injured list, but Delay has faded back into a reserve role since Hedges was activated about a week and a half ago. Hedges has now picked up seven of the last nine starts at catcher for Pittsburgh.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest Wednesday Delay is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Delay will be getting a breather after going 0-for-2 with a walk while catching all nine innings of Tuesday's 7-4 win. Tyler Heineman replaces Delay behind the dish for the series finale.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes from bottom of order Delay went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored Friday against the White Sox.

Impact Delay drew his third start of the season and hit ninth, though that didn't stop him from having a productive performance. He tallied his first multi-hit effort of the campaign, which was highlighted by an RBI knock in the fifth frame. So long as Austin Hedges (concussion) is sidelined, Delay figures to split time behind the dish with Tyler Heineman. Through 13 at-bats, Delay has delivered five hits with a double, two RBI and four runs scored.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After considering retirement in 2022, persistence pays off for Pirates catcher Jason Delay Pirates pitchers are thrilled Jason Delay won the job to back up Austin Hedges. “We’re really happy about it,” Chase De Jong said.

MARCH 30, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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Triolo and Delay combine for 5 RBIs in the 6th as the Pirates beat the Rockies 8-2

Delay's 2-run double in 6-run 7th sparks Pirates over Mets 7-4