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Braves Place Baldwin on IL, Promote Tromp, Acuña Returns

5/20/2026

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Summary

Braves Injure Baldwin

The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Drake Baldwin, who had been hitting .303 with 13 homers, 38 RBIs and a .932 OPS, on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right oblique.
The club promoted catcher Chadwick Tromp and reinstated left-hander Dylan Dodd.
Aaron Bummer was released after allowing six runs, raising his ERA to 7.63.
Ronald Acuña Jr. returned while Sean Murphy stayed out with a fractured finger.

Summary

Baldwin Injured

Baldwin suffered an oblique strain while swinging in the sixth inning of Monday's 12-0 loss to the Miami Marlins, was removed, and faces an uncertain return because doctors say recovery is lengthy.
Baldwin was the 2025 NL Rookie of the Year and a 2022 third-round pick from Missouri State.
With Sean Murphy sidelined, Atlanta will split catching between Chadwick Tromp and veteran Sandy Leon, prompting fantasy lineup changes.

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Baldwin Out

Manager Walt Weiss said injuries are a normal part of season and teams must cope with their share.
He explained Baldwin felt discomfort in his second at-bat, which grew by his third, prompting removal in the sixth inning of the 12-0 loss to Miami.
He called five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return a “silver lining,” noting the club has ten injured players, including starter Spencer Schwellenbach who has not debuted.

History

Historical Context

When Jorge Posada’s right-oblique strain sidelined him for 20 games in 2009, Yankees manager Joe Girardi promoted backup Chris Stewart, exposing the Yankees’ reliance on catcher depth that had become a hallmark of the Core Four era. The same pattern reappeared in 2025 when Atlanta Braves rookie Drake Baldwin went on the IL, forcing Walt Weiss to rotate Chadwick Tromp and veteran Sandy Leon.

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Braves Injure Baldwin

The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Drake Baldwin, who had been hitting .303 with 13 homers, 38 RBIs and a .932 OPS, on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right oblique.
The club promoted catcher Chadwick Tromp and reinstated left-hander Dylan Dodd.
Aaron Bummer was released after allowing six runs, raising his ERA to 7.63.
Ronald Acuña Jr. returned while Sean Murphy stayed out with a fractured finger.

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