"After today's victory against the Miami Marlins, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters that catcher Drake Baldwin's MRI results came back with a mild Grade 1 oblique strain."
"Baldwin was placed on the 10-day IL earlier today as part of a bevy of moves. With Sean Murphy also on the injured list with a fractured finger, the Braves will now have veterans Sandy Leon and Chadwick Tromp as their primary backstops - barring a move to bring in a catcher from outside the organization - for at least the next week-and-a-half, although the length of Baldwin's stay on the IL in unknown."
"Murphy isn't expected back until next month, at the earliest. This is some slightly good news for Atlanta and their star catcher. Baldwin, who has amassed 2.2 fWAR already this season behind 13 home runs and a 160 wRC+, seemed likely to be headed to his first All-Star game with a performance that has positioned him among the top catchers in the game."
Drake Baldwin’s MRI results show a mild Grade 1 oblique strain. Baldwin was placed on the 10-day injured list, and additional roster moves left Atlanta with Sandy Leon and Chadwick Tromp as primary backstops. Sean Murphy is also on the injured list with a fractured finger, and his return is not expected until next month at the earliest. Baldwin’s exact time on the IL is unknown, but the Braves will likely rely on their current catchers for at least the next week and a half. Baldwin’s season production includes 13 home runs and a 160 wRC+, placing him among the top catchers and on track for an All-Star appearance.
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