Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin were both placed on the IL, forcing the Braves to rely on Sandy León and Chadwick Tromp at catcher. The organization’s next-man-up approach and depth have been important, and the strategy has been tested early in the season. To replenish catching options in Triple-A, the Braves claimed Maverick Handley off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Handley had limited major-league action this season and previously posted a low batting line in his 2025 debut. In a separate injury move, Hurston Waldrep was placed on the 60-day IL due to loose bodies, with bullpen throwing underway and a June target for return that remains uncertain.
"For eight glorious days we had our elite catching tandem, arguably the best in the league. And now, as respectfully as I can say it, we are rocking with Sandy León and Chadwick Tromp. The next-man-up mentality and depth has been very important to AA and the Braves, particularly this season. It's been tested a fair bit and we haven't even flipped the calendar to June."
"To replenish the catching options in Triple-A, the Braves have claimed Maverick Handley off of waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. He's been up with the O's twice this season and his singular PA this season came on May 16 versus the Nationals before he was DFA'd on May 19. In the 2025 season in which he debuted, he had 41 ABs in 16 games, slashing .073/.133/ 0.73."
"The corresponding move is Hurston Waldrep (loose bodies) moving to the 60-day IL. Last we heard, he had begun throwing bullpens in Florida, but no timetable on rehab. They were targeting June for game action but it's looking things are still on track for #64 and his road back to the Braves."
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