The Atlanta Braves will be without catcher Sean Murphy, who is expected to miss four to six weeks after suffering a rib injury. With Murphy and Chadwick Tromp the only catchers on the 40-man roster, Atlanta faces a decision ahead of Opening Day. According Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Braves are considering bringing in one of two catchers—Yasmani Grandal or James McCann. … [Read more...] about Braves Weigh Catcher Additions, Former All-Star in the Mix
The Murphy/Contreras Trade Hasn’t Worked Out Thus Far for Atlanta
Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos has an airtight resumé as one of the top executives in baseball. He has become a beloved figure among fans for his moxie and shrewd decision-making, pulling the team out of one of its darkest eras and building a perennially contending roster in his nearly eight years at the helm in Atlanta. Anthopoulos’ achievements range from his … [Read more...] about The Murphy/Contreras Trade Hasn’t Worked Out Thus Far for Atlanta
Reliever Héctor Neris Joins Braves as Non-Roster Invitee
The Atlanta Braves have come to terms with World Series champion reliever Héctor Neris on a minor league deal. Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the deal includes a non-roster invitation to big league Spring Training. The 35-year-old right-hander will be in camp with the Braves on Monday. Braves signed Hector Neris. He’s an NRI who’ll be in camp … [Read more...] about Reliever Héctor Neris Joins Braves as Non-Roster Invitee
Braves Former Gold Glove Winner Suffers Rib Injury
Atlanta Braves starting catcher Sean Murphy has suffered a cracked left rib and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. He will miss the start of the season, and Drake Baldwin is expected to be the starting catcher. Murphy, who is 30 years old, has had bad luck with injuries. Last season, Murphy only appeared in 72 games as he dealt with an elbow and oblique injury. With Opening Day … [Read more...] about Braves Former Gold Glove Winner Suffers Rib Injury
Ronald Acuña Jr. Will Soon Make His Long Awaited Return
In a 2024 season full of disappointment for the Atlanta Braves, the most devastating blow of all came when Ronald Acuña Jr. tore his left ACL on May 26th against the Pittsburgh Pirates. As the superstar crumpled to the ground, all of Braves country collectively flashed back to July 20th, 2021. This was, of course, when Acuña tore his other ACL, the first of two major setbacks … [Read more...] about Ronald Acuña Jr. Will Soon Make His Long Awaited Return