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

For the second consecutive year, the Atlanta Braves will begin the season without catcher Sean Murphy. Murphy will miss four to six weeks with a cracked rib, Braves manager Brian Snitker announced on Monday.

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 as the starting catcher.

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has suffered a fractured left rib that will sideline him for at least the next month, according to MLB.com. Murphy, in turn, will be unavailable when the Braves open their schedule on March 27 against the San Diego Padres.

After battling numerous injuries a season ago, the Atlanta Braves are already facing decisions after Sean Murphy’s injury. Chris Sale seems to already know the solution.

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has sustained a fractured left rib. The Atlanta Braves are in the middle of spring training right now. They played the Miami Marlins on Friday, marking the second of 10 Braves games broadcast live on Gray this spring.

Atlanta Braves starting catcher Sean Murphy is expected to miss four to six weeks with a cracked rib. Let’s take a look at Atlanta’s projected lineup without him.

With the Atlanta Braves having top prospect Drake Baldwin catch for reigning NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale in their spring training game vs. the Minnesota Twins, it may signify just how important Baldwin will be to start for the Braves this MLB season.

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.

NORTH PORT, Fla. — 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 as the starting catcher.

ATLANTA — 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 ...