Murphy Steps In for Braves | Atlanta Braves News

Owen Murphy, Atlanta’s top pitching prospect and fifth-ranked talent, is set to make his major league debut this Saturday against the Rangers — a huge moment after his stellar recent outings, including three perfect innings and 74% pitches for strikes. With key starters like Strider and Pérez sidelined, Murphy’s rise from Double-A to the majors — just months after Tommy John surgery — could be the Braves’ unexpected rotation lifeline. The team’s fresh pitching staff is primed for a strong second half, and Murphy’s debut could be the spark they need. Game time: Friday at 7:15 PM. 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/11574e5d15bf26a6