Murphy Near Return After Injury Setback | Atlanta Braves News

Sean Murphy is finally getting closer to returning to the Atlanta Braves after a frustrating injury saga, set to begin a rehab assignment this Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett. This marks his second rehab stint this season following a fractured left middle finger, just weeks after recovering from hip surgery. With Drake Baldwin and Joey Bart handling catching duties, the Braves are juggling multiple catchers—including Sandy León and Chadwick Tromp—while hoping to keep the position stable. Murphy’s return could bring much-needed power to the lineup, but his injury history—including a fractured rib and oblique issues—remains a concern. The Braves’ injury woes continue, with eight players currently on rehab assignments, including shortstop Ha-Seong Kim and stars Ronald Acuña Jr. and AJ Smith-Shawver, making this season’s roster management a true test of resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f3461c8b39b67a8