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Freshly into spring training, the Atlanta Braves have already been attacked by the injury bug. Catcher Sean Murphy cracked a rib when hit by a pitch and will be out for at least a month. Prospect Drake Baldwin will step up in his place,

Catcher Sean Murphy missed a significant amount of time after suffering an oblique injury during his first at-bat of the season, and that was just the beginning of a crisis that would claim stars like Spencer Strider,

The Braves said the timetable is four to six weeks for Murphy’s return. A year ago, Murphy strained his oblique on Opening Day and missed two months. D’Arnaud stepped back into the primary role with Tromp as his backup while Murphy was out. Baldwin was in Double A at the time.

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Manager Brian Snitker told reporters on Monday before the Braves game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

As far as (late April) being the worst-case scenario, not too bad .... I have no control over (the injury happening). I can be frustrated, but nothing to be frustrated at

The Atlanta Braves are down Sean Murphy for the next few weeks, and they may look to replace him in a high-reward move.

Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib on the left side of his ribcage and will be out for the next four to six weeks, manager Brian Snitker announced this morning (link via Gabe Burns of ...

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks, the team said on Monday. The injury gives top prospect Drake Baldwin the chance to start the season ...