2 days agoAtlanta Braves catcher
Sean Murphy turned in a big game in a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Murphy went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI to help power Atlanta to the win. The veteran catcher was making his season debut after missing a few weeks with a left ribcage fracture suffered during Spring Training. Murphy wasted little time getting going as he ripped a three-run homer off
Zack Wheeler in the second inning to give the Braves a 3-1 lead. Now that he's over his injury, Murphy should be back locked into fantasy lineups moving forward.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
3 days agoAtlanta Braves catcher
Sean Murphy (rib) will make his season debut on Tuesday evening against the Philadelphia Phillies. Murphy will bat in the eight-hole and be behind the dish. He will have a tough task in his first start, facing Philadelphia ace
Zack Wheeler. Murphy has been sidelined since suffering a fractured rib during camp. While he was sidelined, rookie
Drake Baldwin was given the No. 1 job. However, with Murphy back in action, fantasy managers should expect him to operate as the clear top option in Atlanta, with Baldwin reverting to a reserve role. Last summer, Murphy struggled, as he posted a modest .193/.284/.352 slash line. However, in 2023, he was a valuable catcher in all formats, launching 21 long balls with a .251 average. He will look to rebound to his 2023 form on Tuesday night. He should be viewed as a high-end No. 2 catcher for the time being, but he should be faded in DFS facing Wheeler.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 days agoAtlanta Braves catcher
Sean Murphy (rib) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Braves designated Chadwick Tomp for assignment to open a spot on the roster. Murphy has been sidelined since the start of March after suffering a fractured rib. He recently participated in a rehab assignment at the Triple-A level and should be expected to operate as Atlanta's No. 1 backstop going forward. Last season, Murphy had a disappointing campaign as he posted a .193/.284/.352 line with 10 home runs. However, during the 2023 season, Murphy enjoyed an impressive start to his Atlanta tenure, holding a .251/.365/.478 slash line with 21 long balls. Murphy should be viewed as a high-end No. 2 catcher in two-catcher formats going forward.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Braves
7 days agoMLB.com's Mark Bowman reports that Atlanta Braves catcher
Sean Murphy (rib) caught seven innings in a minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday night and will catch right-hander
Spencer Strider's (elbow) rehab start on Friday night. Barring a setback, Murphy is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list in one of the next few days. The 30-year-old veteran should be back with the Braves to make his season debut before the end of this weekend's series in Atlanta against the division-rival Miami Marlins. With Murphy beginning the year on the shelf, catching prospect
Drake Baldwin has been serving as the team's primary catcher, with
Chadwick Tromp working as his backup. Entering Friday's action, Baldwin has just one hit in his first 18 big-league at-bats and could be sent to the minors following Murphy's return. Murphy should be rostered in all fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
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