Atlanta Acquires Catcher Jason Delay from Pirates

Delay optioned to Double-A Columbus after trade

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:25am

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The Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Jason Delay from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. Delay has been optioned to the Braves' Double-A affiliate in Columbus.

Why it matters

The Braves have been looking to add depth at the catcher position, and Delay provides them with a young, promising player they can develop in the minors. The trade also gives Delay a fresh start after struggling to break through with the Pirates.

The details

In the deal, the Braves sent an undisclosed amount of cash to the Pirates in exchange for Delay. The 26-year-old catcher was previously a fourth-round draft pick of the Pirates in 2017 but has yet to make his MLB debut. He will now report to the Braves' Double-A affiliate in Columbus to continue his development.

  • The trade was completed on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Jason Delay

A 26-year-old catcher who was a fourth-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2017.

Atlanta Braves

The Major League Baseball team that acquired Delay from the Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Major League Baseball team that traded Delay to the Braves.

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What’s next

Delay will report to the Braves' Double-A affiliate in Columbus to continue developing his skills as the organization evaluates his long-term potential.

The takeaway

This trade provides a fresh opportunity for Jason Delay to work his way up the Braves' minor league system and potentially earn a future call-up to the major league roster.