Braves Acquire Catcher Jason Delay from Pirates
The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran catcher Jason Delay from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations, strengthening their catching depth. Delay has appeared in 134 games over three seasons, contributing both offensively and defensively.
Published on April 4, 2025
On April 3, 2025, the Atlanta Braves acquired veteran catcher Jason Delay from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. Delay, 30, has appeared in 134 MLB games over the past three seasons, posting a .231 batting average, two home runs, and 35 RBIs, and he has been praised for his defensive skill—recording four defensive runs saved above average.
The acquisition adds experienced depth to the Braves' catching lineup after Delay was designated for assignment by the Pirates on April 1. To create room on the 40-man roster, the Braves also transferred right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez to the 60-day injured list, while the Pirates continued their roster adjustments by calling up Alexander Canario and optioning Ji-Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis.