Murphy Near Return After Injury Setback | Atlanta Braves News

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Sean Murphy is finally getting closer to returning to the Atlanta Braves after a frustrating injury saga, set to begin a rehab assignment this Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett. This marks his second rehab stint this season following a fractured left middle finger, just weeks after recovering from hip surgery. With Drake Baldwin and Joey Bart handling catching duties, the Braves are juggling multiple catchers—including Sandy León and Chadwick Tromp—while hoping to keep the position stable. Murphy’s return could bring much-needed power to the lineup, but his injury history—including a fractured…