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Joins taxi squad Manager Gabe Kapler announced Friday that Bart (foot) has joined the Giants' taxi squad and could be an option to be activated over the weekend, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco...

Impact With the Curt Casali and Chadwick Tromp both on the 26-man roster, Bart isn't immediately needed following Buster Posey's (thumb) Friday placement on the injured list. Nonetheless, Kapler's update indicates that Bart has gotten past the foot injury he suffered last week, as he represents an option to join the roster at some point during the series against Washington.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after HBP Bart exited Friday's game with Triple-A Sacramento in the first inning due to an apparent foot injury, River Cats broadcaster Johnny Doskow reports.

Impact Bart was hit on the foot by a fastball in the first inning Friday, and he was removed from the game. The severity of the injury isn't yet clear, and whether he's forced to miss additional time remains to be seen.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants minor-league notebook: Joey Bart plugging holes, Marco Luciano putting together 'next-level' at-bats Heliot Ramos is finding "El Medio" with Richmond, while Will Wilson is emerging as a leader on the High-A Eugene squad.

JUNE 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heating up at Triple-A Bart went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBI for Triple-A Sacramento in its 4-3 win over Reno.

Impact Just over a month into the minor-league season, Bart has already churned out seven multi-hit games at Sacramento. The 24-year-old catcher is now slashing .358/.411/.642 through 73 plate appearances in the minors, but a call-up to the big leagues likely won't be in the forecast for Bart unless No. 1 backstop Buster Posey is forced to the injured list at some point.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past groin injury Bart (groin) returned to the lineup at Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.

Impact Bart was sidelined for just over a week with a sore groin, but he appears to have made a full recovery from the issue. The 24-year-old is expected to spent most of the season at Sacramento, but he'll likely be the next man up for No. 1 catching duties at the big-league level should Buster Posey miss time at any point.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin tightness Bart came out of Thursday's game for Triple-A Richmond due to groin tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact He was removed as a precaution. The 24-year-old backstop is hitting .351/.400/.676 with three home runs and a 30 percent strikeout rate in 11 games at Triple-A.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Bart was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento after Wednesday's loss to the Rockies, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was promoted Tuesday and made an appearance as a pinch hitter, but he'll head to the minors with Sacramento's season set to begin Thursday. Bart should serve as the regular starter behind the plate for the River Cats this season.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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