Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin addressed how he feels about potentially beginning the season as the team's starter behind the plate.

Sean Murphy’s bid to bounce back from a frustration-filled injury-marred season will be delayed by yet another ailment. Murphy will miss four to six weeks with a cracked left rib he suffered when he w

As the Atlanta Braves prepare for the 2025 season, slugger Marcell Ozuna is expected to be a major threat in the middle of Brian Snitker’s order. Back in 2023,

The latest injury to plague the Braves is that of their starting catcher. Murphy suffered a cracked rib in a hit by pitch on Feb. 28. Atlanta will be without its starting catcher for Opening Day, as Murphy is expected to miss 4-6 weeks and return in April.

“They’ve got some good arms. The second baseman (Luis Garcia, Jr.) and shortstop (CJ Abrams) are nice-looking young players. And the center fielder (Jacob Young) is one of the fastest guys in baseball.”

For the second consecutive year, the Atlanta Braves will begin the season without catcher Sean Murphy. Murphy will miss four to six weeks with a cracked rib, Braves manager Brian Snitker announced on Monday.

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks before he returns. Murphy, 30, was hit by a pitch Friday, but remained in the game catching. The next day, he felt sorer than expected and now will miss the beginning of the regular season. The Braves open March 27 in San Diego.

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Manager Brian Snitker told reporters on Monday before the Braves game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The injury gives top prospect Drake Baldwin the chance to start the season as the starting catcher.