As Sean Murphy nears a return from injury, the Atlanta Braves are tasked with a catching dilemma, as rookie Drake Baldwin has performed well during Murphy's absence. Chadwick Tromp, once set as the backup catcher, now faces an uncertain future with the team. In addition to bringing in veterans like James McCann and Sandy Leon for depth, the Braves recently acquired Jason Delay from the Pirates, further complicating their depth chart at catcher. The evolving situation raises questions about who will remain on the roster once Murphy is back.
As Sean Murphy progresses in his rehab assignment at Triple-A, his return to the 26-man roster looks likely to happen within the next 7 to 10 days.
Chadwick Tromp, the team's third catcher the past few seasons, was slated to begin 2025 as Atlanta's back-up to Murphy—but instead, he has been that for Baldwin.
The team brought in yet another 11-year veteran in James McCann who had lingered on the free agent market like fellow Braves signees Alex Verdugo and Craig Kimbrel.
The Braves have a surplus of experienced catchers, including Jason Delay, who they recently traded for after he was designated for assignment.
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