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Home opener on deck, Jason Delay acquisition, and more

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 3

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-year-old veteran.

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Braves land catcher in trade with Pirates

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3

Braves acquire catcher Jason Delay from Pirates

The Pirates and Braves announced a trade sending catcher Jason Delay to Atlanta for cash. Pittsburgh had designated him for assignment on Tuesday. Atlanta optioned Delay to Double-A Columbus and transferred Reynaldo López to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / March 18

Pirates cut spring training roster to 42 players in MLB camp

Delay and Hall’s departures make the path to naming a backup catcher and starting first baseman clearer. The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to shrink their Major League roster in spring training before the beginning of the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 19, 2024

Pirates All 40: What’s the Path Forward for Jason Delay?

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. Catchers are one of the most interesting position groups on the Pirates as we look to the 2025 MLB season, but that isn’t necessarily a good thing for the players involved.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 30, 2024

Pirates Shake Up Their Catcher Position

The Pittsburgh Pirates shifted around the catchers on their roster on Sunday, activating Joey Bart from the injured list and optioning Jason Delay to Triple-A Indianapolis.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 30, 2024

Joey Bart Returns From Injured List, Pirates Option Jason Delay

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated Joey Bart from the 10-day injured list and optioned fellow catcher Jason Delay to Triple-A Indianapolis. Bart had been on the injured list since May 28 with a left thumb injury.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 16, 2024

Jason Delay’s Three-Run Triple Leads Pirates to 8-2 Rebound Win Over Rockies

The Pittsburgh Pirates followed their worst game of 2024 with one of their better ones Sunday. Jason Delay’s bases-loaded triple capped a five-run sixth inning and the Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2 on Sunday at Coors Field in Denver.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 15, 2024

Delay back in the fold with Davis placed on 7-day concussion injured list

DENVER -- The Pirates have placed Henry Davis on the 7-day injured list with a concussion and recalled Jason Delay from Class AAA Indianapolis. Davis exited

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4, 2024

Pirates call up former No. 1 pick as part of roster shuffle

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 3, 2024

Jason Delay activated off IL, optioned to AAA, Marco Gonzales transferred to 60-day IL

Per the transaction log Per the transaction log, the Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Jason Delay has been from the 10-day IL and optioned to AAA Indianapolis, and Marco Gonzales has been transferred to the 60-day IL.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 28, 2024

Minor-league report: Delay delivers in rehab assignment

A look at Monday's action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (24-25) thumped Omaha, 11-3, in the organization's only minor-league affiliate action on Memorial Day. Jason Delay drove in three runs in his first game on a rehab assignment.