Braves make decision on Sean Murphy
The Atlanta Braves have made a change to their catching unit.
Atlanta announced on Monday that the team has activated Sean Murphy from the injured list. And, in a corresponding move, the team DFA’d Jonah Heim.
“The Braves today reinstated C Sean Murphy from the injured list after returning him from his rehabilitation assignment yesterday. The club designated C Jonah Heim for assignment,” the Braves announced on X.
Murphy will be making his season debut following his recovery from his surgery in September to repair a right hip labral tear. The star catcher is a key part of the Braves’ roster and will look to help Atlanta keep its hot streak going. Last season, Murphy hit .199 with 16 home runs and 45 RBIs last season as he only appeared in 94 games.
The corresponding move was designating Heim for assignment. Atlanta signed Heim to a one-year, $1.5 million contract in February to fill the void for Murphy. Heim hit .231 with 1 home run and 8 RBIs. He won the World Series in 2023 with the Texas Rangers.
More to come.
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