Joey Bart Injury News & Updates

The Giants optioned Bart to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart has spent most of this season in the minors and will now finish out the year there. Selected second overall in the 2018 MLB Draft out of Georgia Tech, the now-26-year-old catcher owns a highly disappointing .219/.288/.335 career batting line in 503 major-league plate appearances. He could be a trade candidate this winter.

The Giants recalled Bart from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

After losing Jakob Junis (neck) for the year, the Giants will opt to bolster their bench depth and add Bart as their third catcher on the active roster. The 26-year-old backstop went 0-for-9 during his most recent stint in the majors and doesn't figure to see regular playing time during the final week of the season.

Bart was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

He was up while Patrick Bailey was on the 7-day concussion injured list, but with Bailey back Bart's presence is no longer required. Bart was hitless in four games during this most recent stint in the majors.

Bart is likely to be recalled by the Giants ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Cubs, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

He has a locker at Wrigley Field one day after Patrick Bailey suffered a possible concussion, so it would appear a roster move is imminent. Bart could start at catcher against lefties, with Blake Sabol seeing most of the action versus righties.

Bart (groin) was reinstated off the 10-day injured list by the Giants on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.

Bart will get more time in Triple-A while recovering from his groin strain, but this likely has at least something to do with Patrick Bailey and Blake Sabol being better options for the Giants at this point. It's likely the Giants will give Bart a chance again this summer.

Bart (groin) is being evaluated by the Giants on Friday to determine his next steps, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart has been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento, and the Giants will see how their backstop is recovering from the left groin strain that has sidelined him since the middle of May. It's possible Bart could be activated in the early part of next week, but his status likely won't be updated until the weekend. It's also unknown if he's return to a starting role with Patrick Bailey receiving most of the reps behind the plate while Bart has been out.

Bart (groin) began a rehab assignment Friday and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Triple-A Sacramento's game versus Tacoma.

Bart may need a few games on the rehab assignment after being sidelined for over two weeks already. The catcher could be activated at some point next week. The Giants begin a three-game series in Colorado on Tuesday. It's unclear if Bart would return to a starting role once healthy, as Patrick Bailey has hit .310 across his first 12 major-league games.

Bart (groin) said that he's scheduled to resume baserunning drills Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart noted that he's already been taking part in all baseball activities with the exception of running the bases, so assuming he avoids any setbacks with his injured list groin Tuesday, he could get the green light to begin a minor-league rehab assignment later in the week. Patrick Bailey was called up from Triple-A Sacramento on May 19 when Bart was placed on the 10-day IL and has been operating as the Giants' primary backstop for the past week and a half.

An MRI on Friday revealed that Bart has a Grade 1 left groin strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

A Grade 1 strain is considered the mildest you can have, so this is a positive development for Bart. The catcher was placed on the injured list before Friday's game against the Marlins, and he has a chance to return to the lineup before the end of May.

Bart was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.

Bart dealt with an issue on the other side of his groin last month, but this appears to be a new issue. He'll be eligible to return later this month, although it's not clear at this point whether he'll be ready at that time. Patrick Bailey is taking his roster spot but Blake Sabol figures to get most of the starts at catcher while Bart is out.

Bart is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Diamondbacks.

Blake Sabol will catch and bat eighth. Bart had started three straight games behind the plate for the Giants prior to this night of rest.

Bart isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart will take a seat for a second straight day after also sitting out of Sunday's series finale against the Brewers. Blake Sabol draws the start behind the dish and will bat seventh in Bart's place.

Bart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

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.

Bart is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

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.

Bart (groin) is starting behind the plate and batting eighth Sunday against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

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.

Bart (groin) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

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.

Bart (groin) ran on the field in Mexico on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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.

Bart (groin) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.

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.

Bart (groin) isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

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.

Bart (groin) said he might be available off the bench Tuesday against the Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

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.

Bart (groin) isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

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.

Bart left Monday's game against the Cardinals due to right groin tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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.

Bart left Monday's game against the Cardinals after suffering an apparent leg injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

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.

Bart isn't starting Sunday against the Mets.

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.

Bart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

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.

Bart is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

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.

Bart was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Giants on Monday.

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.

Bart (back) was assigned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday to start a rehab assignment.

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.

Bart (back) could begin a rehab assignment within the next few days, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

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.

Bart was diagnosed with a mid-back strain and placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to March 31.

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.

Bart (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

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.

Bart will undergo a scan on his back before Sunday's game against the Yankees, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

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.

Bart was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees due to back tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart's 2023 campaign isn't getting off to a great start. He sat in favor of Roberto Perez on Opening Day, and it will again be Perez behind the plate Saturday. The Giants also agreed to a minor-league deal with Gary Sanchez, adding more competition at catcher.

Bart is not in the Giants' starting lineup for Thursday's season opener against the Yankees.

Roberto Perez will start at catcher and bat ninth against right-hander Gerrit Cole. It looks like there will be a sort of timeshare between Bart and Perez in the early going. They're both right-handed hitters, so it's not a natural platoon.

Bart has gone 5-for-16 (.308) with three extra-base hits, two RBI and two runs scored over seven Cactus League games.

Blake Sabol has earned a lot of attention for his strong hitting and Roberto Perez has been praised for his defensive play behind the plate, so there's still no guarantee Bart breaks camp with the Giants. Since Sabol also has experience in the outfield and is a Rule 5 pick, it's possible the Giants could carry three catchers if Bart makes the team. For his part, Bart has hit well when in the lineup this spring, so it's up to him to finish the exhibition slate strong and force a difficult decision.

Bart is not guaranteed to make the Giants' camp out of spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart had a rough year in 2022, logging a paltry .215/.296/.364 slash line with 11 home runs and 25 RBI in 97 games. He'll need to show some growth in the spring to maintain his place this season. Veterans Roberto Perez and Austin Wynns are in the mix to make the Opening Day roster, as is Rule 5 pick Blake Sabol -- a strong spring from two of those players could see Bart open the campaign at Triple-A Sacramento.

Bart is not in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Bart is hitting .136 with zero home runs in his last 10 games. Austin Wynns will start behind the dish and hit ninth.

Bart will not start Thursday's game against the Rockies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bart has been the Giants' clear primary catcher down the stretch, starting eight of the last 12 games prior to Thursday's contest. He hasn't had much success at the plate over that stretch, however, going 3-for-25 with 14 strikeouts. Austin Wynns will start behind the plate Thursday.

Bart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Bart is 1-for-19 with 11 strikeouts over his past eight contests and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Austin Wynns will start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Bart isn't in the lineup Friday against Arizona, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart is on the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Thursday. Austin Wynns will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Bart isn't starting Wednesday against the Rockies.

Bart will get a day off after going 1-for-3 and scoring three runs Tuesday in Colorado. Austin Wynns will take his spot behind home plate and bat ninth.

Bart isn't in the lineup Monday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart has struck out in eight of his last nine at-bats and will watch Monday's contest from the dugout. Austin Wynns will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Bart isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart went 1-for-3 with a strikeout Tuesday but will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Austin Wynns will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Bart isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart will take a seat after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Sunday's contest at Wrigley Field. Austin Wynns will handle the catching duties and hit ninth as a result.

Bart went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Cubs.

Bart entered Saturday 2-for-15 across his last seven games, which included a stint on the injured list with a concussion. The catcher broke out of the slump in a big way, with his second-inning homer giving the Giants all they needed to earn the win. The 25-year-old is up to a .233/.313/.414 slash line with 11 long balls, 23 RBI, 27 runs scored, two stolen bases and six doubles through 79 contests. He's split time behind the dish since his return, but Bart should reclaim the No. 1 catcher job by the end of the campaign.

Bart is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

Bart went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Game 1 of Thursday's twin bill against the Brewers before taking a seat for the nightcap, and he'll remain on the bench for Friday's series opener in Chicago. Austin Wynns will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Bart isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart returned to the lineup Tuesday and went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. He'll head to the bench a day later while Austin Wynns starts behind the dish and bats eighth.

Bart (concussion) went 1-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Bart missed the minimum seven days after entering the concussion protocol last Monday. Now that he's healthy again, he should retake the No. 1 catcher job for the Giants. He had a strong August, slashing .328/.371/.517 with three home runs, seven RBI, six runs scored and two doubles in 18 contests, so he'll look to pick up where he left off.

Bart (concussion) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list and is starting behind the plate and batting seventh Tuesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart passed the concussion tests over the weekend and is back Tuesday after spending the minimum of seven days on the injured list. Andrew Knapp was designated for assignment in a corresponding move to clear space on the active roster.

Bart passed his concussion tests Saturday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Previous reports indicated that Bart expected to return from the 7-day injured list when first eligible Tuesday, and that now appears to be nearly a lock. He'll get the chance to reclaim his starting role down the stretch and will look to build on his .227/.311/.399 slash line, a performance that's good for a slightly above-average 103 wRC+ despite his 36.8 percent strikeout rate.

Bart (concussion) expects to return from the 7-day injured list when first eligible Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart remains in the concussion protocol Friday, but he's feeling better and will likely be back in action following a minimal IL stint. Austin Wynns and Andrew Knapp should continue to serve as the Giants' top two options behind the plate until Bart is officially cleared to return.

Bart (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The 25-year-old entered the concussion protocol after taking a foul tip off his mask during Monday's contest, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next week. Bart was initially dealing with mild symptoms, so he may be able to return after missing the minimum of seven days. Yermin Mercedes was promoted to serve as the Giants' backup catcher while Austin Wynns steps into the starting role.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said after Monday's 6-5 loss to the Padres that Bart is in the concussion protocol but is dealing with only mild symptoms, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Kapler didn't rule out the possibility of Bart clearing the concussion protocol and starting behind the plate in Tuesday's game, but the Giants will more than likely err on the side of caution and the hold the young backstop out for the contest. If that's the case, Austin Wynns, who came on to replace Bart in Monday's loss, will likely be behind the plate Tuesday.

Bart was removed from Monday's game against the Padres due to an undisclosed injury, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bart took a foul tip to the mask early in the game and was spotted being checked out by the training staff before the start of the fourth inning, but he remained in the game until the bottom of the fifth. He's likely headed back to the clubhouse for further testing. Austin Wynns replaced Bart behind the dish.

Bart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Bart is receiving some routine maintenance after going 3-for-10 with a double and a walk while catching in each of the Giants' last three contests. Austin Wynns will replace him behind the plate Sunday, batting eighth.

Bart is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bart has two strikeouts in consecutive games and 11 in his last 31 at-bats, although he has a respectable .772 OPs in that 10-game span. Austin Wynns is handling catching duties Tuesday.

Bart went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Rockies.

Bart had gone 0-for-6 in two games since receiving an off day Wednesday. He snapped the skid in the sixth inning Saturday with a solo shot to get the Giants on the board. The catcher has gone 17-for-48 (.354) with four homers, eight RBI and seven runs scored in his last 14 games. For the season, Bart has a .228/.315/.407 slash line with 10 long balls, 21 RBI, 26 runs scored and two stolen bases, though he's clearly trending in the right direction as he gets more fully adjusted to major-league pitching.

Bart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart is in the midst of an eight-game hit streak during which he's gone 15-for-31 with two home runs, five RBI and five runs, and he'll take a seat for Wednesday's contest. Austin Wynns will step in behind the plate and bat ninth.

Bart went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run in Monday's 6-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Bart has produced five hits in his first two games back in action after he recently missed five days with a right ankle sprain. The young backstop endured a tough start to the 2022 campaign, but he's been much improved since getting a call-up from Triple-A Sacramento on July 6. In his 28 games since rejoining the big club, Bart is slashing .314/.344/.523 with five home runs, 13 runs, 12 RBI and a stolen base in 28 games. Those numbers make Bart a usable option even in fantasy leagues that start only one catcher.

Bart (ankle) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

A sore ankle prevented Bart from starting San Francisco's last four games, but he is ready to get back behind the plate. He will hit ninth Sunday against Pirates starter Zach Thompson.

Bart (ankle) isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart has been dealing with an ankle injury since Tuesday and will be held out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game. However, the Giants hope he'll be available off the bench Saturday. Austin Wynns is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

Bart (ankle) remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart has been dealing with a right ankle sprain and was only available on an emergency basis Wednesday. Whether or not his status remains the same Friday is unclear. Austin Wynns remains the starting catcher in his absence.

Bart was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain after undergoing an MRI and was available in an emergency for Wednesday's 13-7 loss to the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart has been held out of the lineup the past two days due to the injury, but the Giants hope he'll be able to retake the field Friday versus the Pirates after Thursday's scheduled off day. A trip to the injured list doesn't appear to be in play at this point. Austin Wynns has worked behind the plate the past couple days and should continue to start until Bart is cleared to return.

Bart (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Padres.

Bart will miss a second straight game as he deals with a right ankle injury. Austin Wynns will draw another start at catcher and bat eighth against San Diego.

Bart (ankle) wasn't available for Tuesday's game versus the Padres, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

X-rays on Bart's right ankle came back negative, but the catcher is still likely to miss Wednesday's game while undergoing an MRI. For the bulk of Bart's absence, Austin Wynns is likely to handle the majority of the catching duties.

Bart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, according to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com.

Bart reached base 10 times over the Giants' last five games, but manager Gabe Kapler decided it was time for a day off. Austin Wynns will get the nod behind the plate Tuesday night.

Bart went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a 7-3 victory over the Athletics on Sunday.

Bart had trouble adjusting to big-league pitching at the beginning of the season before being demoted to Triple-A Sacramento. The rookie catcher was hitting .156 at the time of the demotion, but appears to heating up so far in August. Bart is 7-for-16 with two home runs over the first week of the month. The former first-round draft pick has the potential for legitimate power production at the scarce catcher position and could prove to be a valuable fantasy addition down the stretch.

Bart (groin) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the A's, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

A groin issue kept Bart out the past couple days, but he's been cleared to man the backstop and bat seventh against right-hander Adam Oller. Bart's numbers for the season leave a lot to be desired, but he's been much more productive at the dish since returning from Triple-A in July, batting .273/.304/.485 with four home runs in his last 23 games. Strikeouts remain an issue (23 in that span).

Bart (groin) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

As expected, Bart will take a seat for the series finale after he tweaking his groin late in Wednesday's 3-0 loss. Manager Gabe Kapler suggested that Bart's injury is a minor one, and there's a good chance the backstop would have sat Thursday in the day game after a night game even if he was at 100 percent health. Austin Wynns will catch for starting pitcher Jakob Junis in the matinee contest.

Bart (groin) was replaced by a pinch runner in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart went 3-for-4 in the contest, but exited after his ninth-inning single. Slusser adds that the injury is considered minor and it's unlikely Bart will start Thursday's afternoon game after a night game Wednesday, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. It's unclear if he'll at least be available off the bench Thursday.

Bart went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 9-5 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Bart capped a five-run fourth inning with a two-run shot to center off Los Angeles starter Tyler Anderson and added an infield single in the sixth. The 25-year-old has homered in two of his last three games and has gone deep four times in 21 games since being recalled from the minors July 6, however, in that same span he's walked only three times despite possessing a 10.4 BB% on the season. Bart is slashing .191/.289/.368 with eight home runs, 21 runs and 16 RBI in 58 games.

Bart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Austin Wynns will step in behind the plate for Bart, who went 2-for-10 with a solo home run while starting in each of the past three contests. Though Bart is currently operating as the Giants' No. 1 catcher, he could fall into more of a timeshare by the end of the week if Curt Casali (oblique) is cleared to return from the injured list.

Bart went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Cubs.

Bart didn't have an extra-base hit in his last 10 games since homering on July 15. He went back-to-back with Luis Gonzalez in the fourth inning, with Bart's solo shot accounting for the margin of victory. The catcher is up to seven long balls, 14 RBI, 20 runs scored, two stolen bases and three doubles through 166 plate appearances.

Bart (illness) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Cubs.

Bart missed one game due to an illness. He's down to a .224 batting average with 21 strikeouts in 18 contests in July. While the 25-year-old is likely to see most of the starts behind the dish, his .180/.288/.331 slash line and 43.8 percent strikeout rate remain discouraging. Curt Casali (oblique) began a rehab assignment Wednesday, and he could threaten Bart's place on the 26-man roster once he returns, as the Giants may want their catcher of the future to work on his swing at Triple-A Sacramento rather than in the big leagues.

Bart (illness) is starting Thursday against the Cubs, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart left Tuesday's game early due to an illness and sat out Wednesday's series finale in Arizona. However, he'll start behind the dish and bat eighth during Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Bart (illness) is absent from Wednesday's lineup versus the Diamondbacks, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

After leaving Tuesday's contest early due to an illness, Bart will miss Wednesday's series finale. Austin Wynns will start at catcher and bat ninth against Arizona.

Bart left Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks with an illness, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Manager Gabe Kapler said Bart was "ghost white" and throwing up. It's unclear if the 25-year-old catcher will have to miss a game or two -- Wednesday's series finale against Arizona is a 3:40 p.m. Eastern start time. Bart likely would have sat out a day game after a night game anyway, so it's a question of if he'll be available off the bench. He went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Tuesday.

Bart went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Bart was one of two Giants with multiple hits in the contest. He also showed off a little speed with his seventh-inning steal. Since rejoining the Giants on July 6, Bart has gone 11-for-41 (.268) with four extra-base hits and a 3:16 BB:K. The catcher is slashing .191/.303/.351 with six home runs, 13 RBI, 19 runs scored, two steals and three doubles in 51 contests, though his 42.8 percent strikeout rate remains discouragingly high.

Bart isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart started the last four games and went 4-for-12 with a homer, a double, four runs and two RBI. Austin Wynns is taking over behind the dish and batting ninth.

Bart went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Brewers.

Bart hit the first of three Giants home runs off Brewers closer Josh Hader in the ninth inning. The long ball was Bart's second in his last four games and his sixth of the season. The catcher is hitting .318 in nine contests since he rejoined the Giants on July 6. For the season, he's at a .188/.316/.375 slash line with 11 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base through 133 plate appearances.

Bart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Since getting called up from Triple-A Sacramento on July 6 to replace the injured Curt Casali (oblique), Bart has worked ahead of Austin Wynns as the Giants' No. 1 catcher. Bart has gone a collective 4-for-17 with a home run, a double and two walks while starting in six of the past seven games, and he likely strengthened his grip on the top job by producing his first multi-hit effort with the Giants since April 29 in Tuesday's 13-0 win. With the Giants and Diamondbacks wrapping up their series Wednesday with a day game after a night game, Bart will be receiving some routine maintenance.

Bart went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 13-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Bart went yard in the second inning and added a single in the eighth for his first multi-hit effort since April 29. The catcher has gone 4-for-17 (.235) in six contests since he was called up to replace Curt Casali (oblique) on the active roster. Bart owns a .168/.299/.327 slash line with five homers, 10 RBI, 15 runs scored, a stolen base and two doubles in 127 plate appearances, but he's still managed steady playing time in his second stint in the majors this year.

Bart is starting Friday's game against San Diego, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart was called up by the Giants on Wednesday and will be in the lineup for a third consecutive game Friday. Over the last two games, he's gone 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a strikeout.

Bart was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and will be in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The 25-year-old is up with the Giants in the wake of Curt Casali's oblique injury, which is expected to carry a 3-to-4 week absence. Bart posted a .596 OPS in 22 games before being demoted to the minors and should work as the No. 2 catcher to Austin Wynns.

Bart was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento after Tuesday's loss to the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart will go down to Sacramento after struggling to find any consistency at the plate so far this season. Since May 18, he has produced a .080 average with no extra-base hits and 15 strikeouts over 25 at-bats. The catcher will look to get right in Triple-A and potentially return to the big leagues later this season. The Giants will replace him on the roster with Austin Wynns, who was acquired from the Phillies via trade Wednesday.

Bart went 1-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Marlins.

Bart was the only Giant to reach base multiple times in the contest, which saw the visitors earn just six baserunners. The single snapped an 0-for-9 skid for the catcher, who had two walks and a run scored in that span. He's still slashing a meager .161/.305/.310 with four home runs, seven RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base in 105 plate appearances. With an abysmal 44.8 percent strikeout rate, Bart's struggling to make contact, though his 14.3 percent walk rate is solid. Without better hitting, he'll continue to see more of a timeshare role with Curt Casali behind the dish.

Bart isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart went 0-for-4 with a run, a walk and three strikeouts in Tuesday's win over Philadelphia, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games. Curt Casali is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.

Bart will sit Monday against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart finds himself on the bench for the third time in the last four games. He's struggled to a .160/.299/.321 line on the year while striking out 44.3 percent of the time. Curt Casali starts behind the plate Monday.

Bart will sit Saturday against Cincinnati, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart didn't have much of an edge in playing time over Curt Casali throughout the middle of May, and with Casali back from a concussion Saturday there's no guarantee Bart will make more than half the starts going forward. Casali owns an .816 OPS in 19 games this season, while Bart has struggled to a .634 OPS in 30 contests.

Bart will sit Friday against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart hits the bench for the second time in three games. He hasn't done much at the plate this season, hitting .165/.305/.329 while striking out 45.3 percent of the time. Michael Papierski will start at catcher.

Bart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart started the past two games and will take a seat after going 1-for-5 with three strikeouts. Mike Papierski will start behind the plate Tuesday, forming a battery with Logan Webb.

Bart will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Padres.

Bart was on the bench for four of the Giants' last five games and appeared to be moving into the No. 2 role behind the plate, but he should now have some temporary security atop the depth chart after Curt Casali (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Saturday. For the season, Bart is batting a disappointing .169 with four home runs in 86 plate appearances.

Bart will sit Saturday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Bart finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. He's hit just .103/.278/.207 while striking out 44.4 percent of the time in the month of May. Michael Papierski will make his major-league debut behind the plate.

Bart isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Wednesday against the Rockies, and he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Curt Casali will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Bart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart has hits in his past three contests but finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. Curt Casali will receive another start behind the plate, forming a battery with Alex Cobb.

Bart isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Colorado, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

San Francisco will give Curt Casali a chance behind the dish in this one after Bart caught the last two games of the weekend series against the Cardinals. He's collected a hit in each of his last three games but is off to a rough start at the dish in May, going 3-for-23 with a homer, two RBI and four runs scored over his first nine games.

Bart went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 15-6 loss to the Cardinals.

Bart has hit safely in his last three games, and he hasn't struck out in his last two, the first time all season he's gone consecutive games without a strikeout. The catcher appears to be turning things around after starting May in an 0-for-15 skid. For the season, he's still slashing a shaky .185/.338/.385 with four homers, seven RBI, 11 runs scored and a 42.5 percent strikeout rate in 22 contests.

Bart is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart and Curt Casali have alternated turns behind the plate over the last six games. Casali will catch for Logan Webb on Friday, but Bart should return to the lineup Saturday if the pattern continues.

Bart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Bart started three of the past four games but will take a seat while mired in an 0-for-15 slump. Curt Casali will work behind the plate in his place.

Bart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart started the past two games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. He went 3-for-4 against the Nationals on April 29 but is otherwise hitless in his past 12 games. Curt Casali will work behind the plate and bat ninth in his place.

Bart isn't starting Thursday against the Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart started in the last three games and went 0-for-6 with a run, three walks and three strikeouts. Curt Casali will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Bart will hit the bench Saturday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart and Saturday's starter Curt Casali have now alternated turns behind the plate for 14 straight games. If the pattern continues, expect Bart to return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale.

Bart went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in a 14-4 loss to the Nationals on Friday.

Bart had his best game of the season with singles in the fifth and ninth innings and a seventh inning solo shot sandwiched between. Bart had gone hitless across his last six games prior to Friday's three-hit effort and is now slashing .214/.340/.452, with his OPS jumping 146 points thanks to the effort.

Bart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the A's, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart is 0-for-20 with 13 strikeouts over his past seven games and will head to the bench for Wednesday's series finale. Curt Casali will start at catcher in his place.

Bart is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

Bart and Curt Casali will alternate turns behind the dish for the 10th consecutive game. Manager Gabe Kapler hasn't suggested that the two backstops will work in a timeshare moving forward, so Bart can probably be viewed as the nominal No. 1 option for the time being.

Bart is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Bart played all nine innings in Friday's game despite dealing with a blister on his left hand, so it would seem he is being held out Saturday with the Giants playing an afternoon affair following a night game. Curt Casali will start behind the plate in Bart's place.

Bart (hand) is starting Friday's game against the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart was hit by a pitch Wednesday against the Mets and missed two games, but he'll be back in action for Friday's series opener. He's hitting .207 with two homers, a double, four runs, four RBI and a stolen base this year.

Bart isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mets due to a blister on his left hand, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bart was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's win over the Mets and is experiencing some pain while swinging a bat. Curt Casali will start behind the dish and bat ninth Thursday, but Bart doesn't expect to miss any time beyond Thursday's day off.

Bart is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bart started behind the plate during Game 1 and went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts, and it's no surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Curt Casali will catch for ace Logan Webb in the nightcap.

Bart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Curt Casali will get the nod behind the dish as the Giants and Guardians wrap up their series with a matinee game. Bart started at either catcher or designated hitter in each of the Giants' last five games, going 5-for-17 with a home run, a double, a stolen base, three RBI and an additional run.

Bart went 0-for-4 with a stolen base and three strikeouts in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Guardians.

Bart's been very much hit or miss so far -- he's struck out in 13 of his 26 plate appearances, but he's also swatted two home runs and a double. The rookie catcher was initially expected to see a timeshare with Curt Casali, but Bart has gotten the better of that with six starts in the Giants' first eight games. While he's hit no higher than seventh, his fairly consistent presence in the lineup and solid hitting make him a reliable option in fantasy.

Bart went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 4-1 win over Cleveland.

Bart added a pair of insurance runs with his two-run shot off Anthony Castro in the eighth inning. It was his second home run of the year and he's now slashing .333/.455/.722 through 22 plate appearances. Bart has yet to hit above seventh in the lineup this season but that could change soon if his bat stays hot.

Bart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Bart will receive Sunday off after starting the first two games of the season and going 1-for-5 with a solo homer, two walks and an additional run scored. Curt Casali will work behind the plate in his place.

Bart went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Marlins.

Getting the start behind the plate in the Giants' opener and hitting ninth, Bart launched a Sandy Alcantara offering to deep left-center field in the fifth inning. Buster Posey's heir apparent has big cleats to fill this season, but he at least figures to supply solid power numbers after slugging 10 homers and posting an .838 OPS over 67 games for Triple-A Sacramento last year.

Bart and Curt Casali will open the 2022 season in a timeshare at catcher, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bart, the second overall pick from 2018, will get his first extended look in the majors after Buster Posey retired in the offseason. Bart played well with Triple-A Sacramento last season, slashing .298/.362/.476 with 10 home runs, 46 RBI and 37 runs scored in 67 games. Casali will cut into Bart's playing time early in the season, but a strong start to the season could give the latter an edge for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart.

Bart (quadriceps) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The backstop has regained his health after a strained quad sidelined him since Aug. 6. His recent absence could hurt his chances of being called up when rosters expand to 28 next Wednesday, but his .320/.383/.541 slash line at Sacramento should keep in the mix for a promotion by season's end.

Bart was placed on Triple-A Sacramento's 7-day injured list Saturday with a minor quadriceps strain, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Bart, who has hit .276 with two home runs and nine RBI since the Giants sent him down July 12, isn't expected to miss much time with the injury. That being said, it's unclear exactly when he'll return to minor-league action.

Bart was optioned back to Triple-A Sacramento following Sunday's win over Washington, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Bart was brought up to the 26-man roster Saturday and notched two singles, one RBI and a run scored in Saturday's win. He'll now continue to get reps in Sacramento while the big club is on the All-Star break. It's possible that the backstop rejoins the 26-man roster for Friday's game against the Cardinals, but that decision will likely depend on whether Buster Posey (thumb) is ready to be activated from the injured list.

Bart was recalled by the Giants on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart will give the Giants an extra catcher for the final two days before the break after Buster Posey (thumb) hit the injured list Thursday. He's swung a hot bat in 35 games for Triple-A Sacramento, homering eight times while slashing .338/.400/.581. He'll head straight into the starting lineup, catching and batting seventh against the Nationals. Logan Webb was optioned in a corresponding move.

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 Chronicle reports.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Bart was recalled by the Giants on Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

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.

The Giants optioned Bart to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 the plate in 2021, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

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.

Bart isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Padres.

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.

Bart will bat eighth and catch Monday night against the Rockies.

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.

Bart isn't in Monday's lineup against the Rockies.

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.

Bart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's.

John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle suggests it could end up being a two-day break for Bart, with Johnny Cueto slated to start Monday's opener against Colorado. Bart, like all young players, will need to make some adjustments; he is just 2-for-his-last-19 and is batting .241/.302/.304 through 86 plate appearances.

Bart is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Padres, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart will head to the bench after starting the previous four games and going 4-for-14 during that stretch. Chadwick Tromp will catch for Johhny Cueto for the right-hander's third straight start.

Bart is out of the lineup Friday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart started the past four games and will take a seat after going 4-for-14 with three runs, one RBI and seven strikeouts during that stretch. Chadwick Tromp will serve as the catcher for Johnny Cueto for the third straight outing.

Bart is not in Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.

Bart started the first two games of the team's weekend series and has come alive with the bat of late, collecting eight hits in his last 17 at-bats. However, he'll retreat to the bench for the finale, with Chadwick Tromp taking over behind the plate and batting ninth.

Bart went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's win over Arizona.

Bart legged out the first triple of his MLB career and has been on fire this month, hitting in all four of his September appearances and posting a .471 average in that stretch. Small sample size applies here, but this is quite an improvement compared to the .161 average he posted in 10 August games.

Bart went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI in Tuesday's 23-5 win over the Rockies.

Bart also reached base a fourth time when he was hit by a pitch. After recording exactly one hit in each of his first four MLB games, Bart had fallen into a 1-for-19 slump before breaking out Tuesday along with a number of teammates, as San Francisco's 27 hits were the most by an NL team since 1999.

Bart is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart started the past six games and will receive a day off while mired in a 1-for-18 slump. Chadwick Tromp will catch Johnny Cueto in the series finale for the Giants.

Bart will head to the bench Saturday after starting in back-to-back games following his Thursday callup, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Despite figuring to star in an everyday role behind the plate following his callup Thursday, Bart will head to the bench after going 2-for-7 with two doubles, a walk and an RBI in his first two starts. Chadwick Tromp will get the nod behind the plate in favor of Bart on Saturday.

The Giants called up Bart from their alternate training site ahead of Thursday's game against the Angels.

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 first-year player draft and one of the top catching prospects in all of baseball, Bart will make the jump to the majors with less than 100 plate appearances of Double-A experience under his belt. Despite his lack of high-level experience, the 23-year-old should prove to be an immediate upgrade over the Giants' current backstop tandem of Chadwick Tromp (.521 OPS) and Tyler Heineman (.503 OPS). Expect Bart to immediately settle into an everyday role behind the dish with San Francisco, and the Giants could look to keep his bat in the lineup by deploying him as a designated hitter on his non-catching days. Bart slashed .284/.343/.542 with 29 home runs in 130 games over his two seasons in the minors.

Bart has been taking grounders at first base at the alternate training site and could be called up Friday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Since the threshold for accruing service time has passed for this season, Bart wouldn't accrue a year of service if he's called up this weekend. The Giants have said in the past that they want Bart to learn another defensive versatility before joining the major-league roster, and he's been able to work at first base with the club in West Sacramento. With no minor-league games this season, the 23-year-old's presence on the 30-man roster could allow him to continue developing in live games during the 2020 season.