The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring catcher Chris Stewart from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Robert Murray. The veteran catcher has three hits in 14 at-bats (.214) with the Braves this season with three RBI. Arizona already has three catchers on the active roster, so it's fair to say that Stewart won't see any playing time.
Chris Stewart Makes Atlanta's Opening Day Roster As Third Catcher
Atlanta Braves catcher Chris Stewart has made the team as the third backstop. This is relevant only to his immediate family members and close friends. He's owned in 0 percent of Yahoo fantasy leagues and that will likely change only if Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki are both injured at some point this year. Stewart can be avoided in all fantasy leagues for now.
Francisco Cervelli Out of Lineup, Chris Stewart Filling In Once Again
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli might be more productive if he could stay in the lineup. Cervelli homered on Wednesday and has been driving in runs consistently this season, but he won't be playing Friday because of a knee issue that may have been caused by a play at the plate earlier in the week in which Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley made contact with him. Cervelli will be replaced by backup Chris Stewart, who is hitting .261 with zeros in all counting stat categories over 23 at-bats.
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