Sean Murphy is primed for a bounce-back season entering Spring Training. With Travis d’Arnaud departing in free agency, Murphy is set to take on a larger role as Atlanta’s primary catcher.

The Atlanta Braves are traditionally very strong at catcher. Sean Murphy remains a defensive whiz, but his potential successor in Drake Baldwin is on the rise.

The Braves said the timetable is four to six weeks for Murphy’s return. A year ago, Murphy strained his oblique on Opening Day and missed two months. D’Arnaud stepped back into the primary role with Tromp as his backup while Murphy was out. Baldwin was in Double A at the time.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker gave a simple reply when asked if top prospect Drake Baldwin is ready to replace injured starting catcher Sean Murphy.

For the second straight year Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will be sidelined early in the season. In 2024 an oblique strain cost him the first two months of the campaign and in 2025 he’ll miss at least a month with a cracked rib.

Atlanta Braves starting catcher Sean Murphy is expected to miss four to six weeks with a cracked rib. Let’s take a look at Atlanta’s projected lineup without him.

The Atlanta Braves are predicted to sign a veteran catcher to replace Sean Murphy, who has a cracked rib and won't be ready for Opening Day.

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