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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 02: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves watches the action against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Chase Field on April 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
On Tuesday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park in Florida.
The Braves are coming off a 12-0 loss on Monday night.
Drake Baldwin finished with one hit and one walk.
However (before Tuesday’s game), the Braves have now announced an injury update on the 2025 National League Rookie of The Year.
The Braves wrote (via X): “The #Braves today selected C Chadwick Tromp to the major league roster and placed C Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle.”
The #Braves today selected C Chadwick Tromp to the major league roster and placed C Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle. Atlanta also returned LHP Dylan Dodd from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list
MLB World Reacts To Big Injury News For Atlanta Braves
GettyDrake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds first base after hitting a solo homer against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning of the home opener at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
Jesús Cano: “One day after Ronald Acuña Jr. was activated off the injured list, Drake Baldwin gets sideline with a strained right oblique muscle. Braves just can’t catch a break with injuries to their top players.”
@TalkinBaseball_: “Drake Baldwin is going on the injured list with an oblique strain. The 2025 Rookie of the Year hadn’t missed a game this season and was hitting .303 with 13 home runs and a .931 OPS”
Just Baseball: “The Braves are placing Drake Baldwin on the 10-day IL with a strained right oblique muscle, per a team announcement. A tough blow for the reigning NL ROY.”
Braves shakeup: Drake Baldwin to the 10-day IL with a strained oblique, Aaron Bummer released, and roster moves piling up after Miami. Cellini & Dimino react to the turn of events in Atlanta. #BravesCountry
Injury update brought to you by @KennethNugent
@scottcoleman55: “Not that there was much doubt, but looking back at the play it’s pretty obvious that Drake was in some discomfort as he went down the line on the ball he lined to right in the 6th. It’s a quick cutaway but he felt something”
@CurtMWeiler: “Losing Drake Baldwin right as Ronald Acuña comes back is a cruel twist of fate for the Braves. He had been on an unbelievable run to start this season.”
@LonestarMoney: “Hopefully this is something with Baldwin that just clears itself up in 10 days”
Cory Nidoh: “That’s a huge injury for the Braves. Baldwin has been incredible this season.”
Baldwin And The Braves
GettyDrake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds third base after hitting a solo homer to lead off the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park on May 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Baldwin was picked in the third round of the 2022 MLB Draft.
The 25-year-old had been batting .303 with 57 hits, 13 home runs, 38 RBI’s, 39 runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, the Braves are the top team in the National League East with a 32-16 record in 48 games.
They are 16-8 in 24 games on the road.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar