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Braves Put Sean Murphy on 10-Day IL After Finger Fracture

5/13/2026

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Summary

Murphy Injured

The Atlanta Braves placed Sean Murphy on 10-day injured list Tuesday after his left middle finger was fractured when Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim’s swing hit his glove.
Murphy will miss at least ten days, extending his absence after missing spring training, the season’s first month post-hip surgery, and four games this year.
He talked with pitcher JR Ritchie on the mound in the inning of the May 4, 2026 Seattle game.

Summary

Braves Sign León

The Braves signed veteran catcher Sandy León to a major-league deal to add depth after Murphy’s injury.
Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim was activated Monday and will debut Tuesday.
The Braves optioned Jim Jarvis to Triple-A and designated José Azócar for assignment after adding him to the 40-man roster.
Eli White was placed on the seven-day concussion list, leading the Braves to promote an outfielder and leaving Drake Baldwin as primary catcher.

Summary

Baldwin Takes DH

Drake Baldwin will handle most catching duties and also serve as designated hitter, expanding his offensive and defensive workload.
Sean Murphy appears on just 1% of Yahoo fantasy baseball league rosters, reflecting his limited availability and recent injuries.
Sandy Leon’s MLB career includes a .207 batting average, 32 home runs and 152 RBIs over 562 games, showing experience despite modest output.

Summary

Braves Open Series

The Atlanta Braves, who hold MLB’s best record, open their series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Grant Holmes is scheduled to start for the Braves in the opening game.
The Cubs will counter with left-hander Colin Rea as their first starter.
The Braves added catcher Sandy León and outfielder José Azócar to increase depth.
Drake Baldwin stays the club’s No. 1 catcher with León as his backup.

History

Historical Context

The Atlanta Braves, who broke a 38-year championship drought by winning the 1995 World Series after a 14-game postseason, have long relied on depth at catcher. In 2026, backup catcher Sandy León steps in for injured starter Sean Murphy, echoing the roster flexibility that helped the 1995 club secure its first title since 1957.

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Murphy Injured

The Atlanta Braves placed Sean Murphy on 10-day injured list Tuesday after his left middle finger was fractured when Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim’s swing hit his glove.
Murphy will miss at least ten days, extending his absence after missing spring training, the season’s first month post-hip surgery, and four games this year.
He talked with pitcher JR Ritchie on the mound in the inning of the May 4, 2026 Seattle game.

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